Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale Near Armidale

Source: NSW RFS · Armidale, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 6-hectare fire at Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale, which is currently reported as 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 an "Advice" level alert for a bushfire located at Baldersleigh Road. The alert was last updated on March 11, 2026, at 3:57 PM.

Affected Areas

The fire is situated in Swallowdale, specifically along Baldersleigh Road in Baldersleigh (postcode 2365). This geographic area is within the Armidale Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas should stay informed and monitor conditions. As the alert level is currently set to "Advice," individuals should keep up to date with information provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service regarding this incident.

Expected Conditions

The incident is classified as a bushfire covering approximately 6 hectares. Current reports from the responding agency indicate that the fire is "Under control."

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 11, 2026, at 15:57. The fire remains active but is currently managed by the Rural Fire Service.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 6-hectare fire at Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale, which is currently reported as under control.
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What area is affected?
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