Bushfire Advice Issued for Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood in Upper Lachlan Shire

Source: NSW RFS · Upper Lachlan, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 28-hectare fire currently being controlled in the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Upper Lachlan, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for residents in the vicinity of Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood. The alert was last updated on March 13, 2026, at 10:51 PM.

Affected Areas

The fire is located within the Upper Lachlan Council area. Specific geographic regions affected include:

  • Cooks Vale
  • Bald Hill
  • Peelwood (Postcode 2583)

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor conditions and stay informed. As the alert level is currently set to 'Advice,' individuals should keep up to date with the latest information from the NSW Rural Fire Service regarding any changes in fire behavior or threat levels.

Expected Conditions

The incident is a confirmed bushfire that has burned approximately 28 hectares. The NSW RFS reports that the fire status is currently "Being controlled," meaning that firefighters have established containment lines but the fire is still active within those boundaries.

Timeline

The alert was officially updated at 10:51 PM on March 13, 2026. The Rural Fire Service continues to manage the incident and will provide updates as the situation evolves.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 28-hectare fire currently being controlled in the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas.
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What area is affected?
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