Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Rd Near Swallowdale
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A 6-hectare bushfire on Baldersleigh Rd in the Armidale Council Area is currently being controlled by the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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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 a fire burning in the vicinity of Baldersleigh Rd. The fire is currently listed as "Being controlled" by responding crews.
Affected Areas
The incident is located at Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Rd, Baldersleigh (2365). This geographic area falls within the Armidale Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas are advised to:
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed.
- Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website or official channels for updates.
- Follow any instructions provided by emergency personnel on the scene.
Expected Conditions
The fire is currently estimated to be 6 hectares in size. While the status is reported as being controlled, residents should remain aware of the fire's presence in the landscape. No specific wind speeds or temperature data were provided in the current update.
Timeline
The alert was officially updated on March 9, 2026, at 10:35 PM (22:35). The fire remains active but is under the control of the responsible agency.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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