Bushfire Advice Issued for Dumaresq Dam Road in Armidale Council Area
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A 230-hectare bushfire at Dumaresq Dam Road is currently being controlled by the NSW Rural Fire Service. Residents are advised to monitor the situation.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the "Advice" level for an incident burning near Dumaresq. The fire is currently classified as a bushfire and is reported as being controlled by fire crews.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Dumaresq Dam Rd, Dumaresq (postcode 2350). This geographic area falls within the Armidale Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Dumaresq Dam Road and the broader Armidale region should monitor conditions and stay informed. While the fire is being controlled, it is important to remain vigilant and follow any further instructions from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The fire has reached a size of approximately 230 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was provided in the alert, but the status remains "Being controlled" as of the latest update.
Timeline
The alert was officially updated by the NSW Rural Fire Service on March 6, 2026, at 9:56 PM. The incident was initially published earlier that day at 10:56 AM.
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