Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road Incident in Armidale Council Area
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice alert for a 6-hectare fire at Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale, which is currently being controlled.
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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 (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the "Advice" level for an incident located at Baldersleigh Road. The fire is currently classified as a bushfire and is being managed by the responsible agency.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the area of Swallowdale and Baldersleigh Road in Baldersleigh (postcode 2365). This incident is located within the Armidale Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas should stay informed of the situation. The alert level is currently set to Advice, indicating that while there is a fire, there is no immediate danger. Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions and updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The fire is reported to be approximately 6 hectares in size. According to the latest reports from the NSW RFS, the fire status is currently "Being controlled."
Timeline
The incident was updated on March 9, 2026, at 12:35 AM. The initial publication of the alert occurred on March 8, 2026, at 1:35 PM.
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