Bushfire Advice Issued for Bees Nest Fire in Broke, Cessnock Council Area

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for the incident identified as the BEES NEST FIRE. The fire is classified as a bushfire and is currently in the status of “Being controlled” by responding crews.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at Campbell Springs Trail, Broke (2330), situated within the Cessnock Council Area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of this location should remain aware of the situation.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are advised to:

• Monitor local conditions and stay informed through the NSW Rural Fire Service.
• Follow the advice of emergency services personnel on the scene.
• Review your bushfire survival plan if you are in the vicinity.

Expected Conditions

The fire is currently estimated to be 7 hectares in size. While the fire is being controlled, residents may see smoke in the area. No specific weather conditions such as wind speed or temperature were included in this update from the agency.

Timeline

This alert was updated on February 26, 2026, at 10:40 AM. The initial report for this incident was published on February 25, 2026, at 11:40 PM.