Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale Area
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A 6-hectare bushfire on Baldersleigh Road in the Armidale Council Area is currently under control, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for a fire burning in the vicinity of Baldersleigh Road. The incident is classified as a bushfire and is currently reported to be under control.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following geographic regions within the Armidale Council Area:
- Location: Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Road, Baldersleigh (Postcode: 2365)
- Council Area: Armidale
What You Should Do
Residents in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas should stay informed and monitor conditions. While the fire is currently under control, individuals in the vicinity should remain alert for any changes in fire activity or smoke.
Expected Conditions
The fire has impacted an area of approximately 6 hectares. No specific wind speeds or temperature values were provided in the source data, but the fire status remains stable and under control.
Timeline
This alert was updated on March 11, 2026, at 3:57 PM. The NSW RFS is the responsible agency managing the incident.
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