Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Rd in Armidale Region
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice-level alert for a 6-hectare bushfire at Baldersleigh Rd in Swallowdale, which is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for an incident near Baldersleigh Rd. The fire is currently classified as a bushfire and is listed as being under control.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically concerns the area of Swallowdale, located on Baldersleigh Rd in Baldersleigh (2365). This incident is situated within the Armidale Council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Swallowdale and Baldersleigh should monitor the situation and stay informed through the NSW Rural Fire Service. Although the fire is currently under control, individuals in the area should remain aware of their surroundings and follow any further updates from local authorities.
Expected Conditions
The fire has impacted an area of approximately 6 hectares. While the status is currently reported as under control, residents should be aware that fire conditions can change. No specific weather conditions or wind speeds were included in the current report.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 11, 2026, at 3:57 PM (15:57). The NSW Rural Fire Service remains the responsible agency for this ongoing incident.
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