Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road Near Armidale
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 6-hectare fire at Baldersleigh Road in Swallowdale. The fire 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 in the Armidale region. The fire is classified as a bushfire and is currently listed with a status of Being controlled by responding crews.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following geographic locations:
- Location: Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Rd, Baldersleigh 2365
- Council Area: Armidale
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Baldersleigh Road and the Swallowdale area should monitor the situation closely. As the fire is currently being controlled, individuals are advised to stay informed through official NSW Rural Fire Service channels for any changes in the alert level or fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
According to the latest reports from the NSW RFS, the fire has impacted an area of approximately 6 hectares. The incident is confirmed as a bushfire. No specific meteorological data such as wind speed or temperature was included in the current update.
Timeline
The alert was officially updated on 9 March 2026 at 16:52. The fire remains active but is under the control of the responsible agency.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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