Bushfire Advice Issued for Bureen and Muswellbrook Area
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A bushfire alert at Advice level is in effect for METULLA and Bureen in Muswellbrook, covering 18 hectares and being controlled by NSW authorities.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Muswellbrook Area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Muswellbrook Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was updated on 28 April 2026 at 11:11.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include METULLA, BUREEN RD, BUREEN 2328 in the Muswellbrook Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents should follow guidance from the responsible agency as the fire is being controlled.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 18 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 28 April 2026 at 1:11 AM and updated at 11:11 on the same day, with the fire currently being controlled.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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