Bushfire Advice Issued for Grass Fire at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Atholwood, Inverell Council Area

The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a grass fire at Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood. The fire is currently not yet controlled.

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an ‘Advice’ level alert for a grass fire located at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood. The fire is currently classified as ‘Not yet controlled’ by responding agencies.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the vicinity of Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood (postcode 2361), situated within the Inverell Council Area. Residents in the immediate area should remain vigilant.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Atholwood and Inverell Council Area are advised to monitor conditions and stay informed through official NSW Rural Fire Service channels. It is important to review your bushfire survival plan and stay aware of any changes in fire activity or smoke in the area.

Expected Conditions

The incident is confirmed as a grass fire. Although the current size is listed as 0 hectares in the initial report, the status remains ‘Not yet controlled,’ indicating active fire management is required. No specific weather conditions such as wind speed or temperature were included in this update.

Timeline

This alert was updated on February 28, 2026, at 8:38 PM (20:38). The alert remains active as the fire is not yet contained.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice