Bushfire Advice Issued for Darkwood, Bellingen
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A bushfire advice alert has been issued by NSW RFS for Darkwood Rd in Bellingen, with the fire under control at 59 hectares as of the latest update.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bellingen, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is an Advice level for a Bush Fire, issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It was published on 30 April 2026 at 11:41 PM and updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Darkwood Rd in Darkwood 2454, within the Bellingen council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should monitor the situation and follow guidance from the responsible agency, as indicated by the Advice level.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers an area of 59 hectares and is currently under control.
Timeline
The alert was published on 30 April 2026 at 11:41 PM and last updated on 1 May 2026 at 09:41.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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