Bushfire Advice Issued for Bridge St, Swansea
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Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an advice-level alert for a bushfire on Bridge St in Swansea. The fire is currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Swansea, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
An "Advice" level bushfire alert has been issued by Fire and Rescue NSW for an incident in Swansea. The alert was last updated on February 19, 2026, at 02:51.
Affected Areas
The specific geographic region affected is Bridge St, Swansea (2281), situated within the Lake Macquarie council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Lake Macquarie council area should monitor conditions and stay informed. As the fire is currently listed as under control, residents should remain aware of any updates from Fire and Rescue NSW.
Expected Conditions
The incident is classified as a bushfire. According to the latest reports, the fire size is currently 0 hectares and the status is listed as "Under control."
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 19, 2026, at 02:51. The incident was initially recorded on February 18, 2026.
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