Bushfire Advice Issued for Baldersleigh Road Near Swallowdale
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice-level alert for a 6-hectare bushfire at Baldersleigh Road, currently being controlled by fire crews.
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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 alert is being managed by the Rural Fire Service and was last updated on March 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The fire is specifically located at Swallowdale, Baldersleigh Road, Baldersleigh (2365). This incident is situated within the Armidale council area.
What You Should Do
Under the current 'Advice' level alert, residents in the Swallowdale and Baldersleigh areas should stay informed and monitor conditions. The NSW RFS issues advice alerts when a fire has started but there is no immediate danger to property.
Expected Conditions
The incident is classified as a Bush Fire covering an area of approximately 6 hectares. According to the latest reports from the scene, the fire's status is currently listed as being controlled.
Timeline
The alert was originally published on March 8, 2026, at 1:35 PM. The most recent status update was provided by the NSW RFS on March 9, 2026, at 00:35.
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