Bushfire Advice Issued for Dumaresq Dam Road Area in Armidale
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice-level alert for a 227-hectare bushfire near Dumaresq Dam Road. The fire is currently under control.
Alert Details
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for the Dumaresq region. The alert was officially updated on March 10, 2026, at 4:26 PM.
Affected Areas
The fire is specifically located at Dumaresq Dam Rd, Dumaresq (2350). This incident falls within the Armidale council area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Dumaresq area should stay informed and monitor local conditions. The NSW RFS recommends that individuals follow their bush fire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, take this time to decide what you will do if the situation changes. Monitor local radio and the NSW RFS website for further updates.
Expected Conditions
The incident is a bushfire that has impacted approximately 227 hectares. According to the latest reports from the scene, the fire status is currently Under control.
Timeline
This alert was updated at 4:26 PM on March 10, 2026. The situation is being managed by the Rural Fire Service, and the advice remains in place until conditions change or the incident is closed.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice