Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road Near Armidale; Fire Under Control

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 on Baldersleigh Road in the Armidale council area, 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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Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road in Armidale Region

Alert Details

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert for an incident located at Baldersleigh Road. The alert level is currently classified as Advice, and the fire status is listed as Under control. The incident involves a bushfire that has affected approximately 6 hectares.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically concerns the following geographic regions:

  • Location: Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Road, Baldersleigh (Postcode 2365)
  • Council Area: Armidale

What You Should Do

Residents in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas are encouraged to stay informed and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is currently under control, individuals should remain vigilant and follow any further instructions provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Expected Conditions

The fire is confirmed to be a bushfire covering a 6-hectare area. No specific wind speeds, temperatures, or further weather-related hazards were detailed in the current source data.

Timeline

The alert was officially updated by the NSW RFS on March 11, 2026, at 3:57 PM (15:57). The fire remains under control as of the latest report.

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