Bushfire Advice Issued for Matheson and Gwydir Hwy Area
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NSW RFS has issued a bushfire advice for B76 (Gwydir Hwy) in Matheson, with the grass fire currently under control and at a moderate severity level.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Glen Innes Severn, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in New South Wales
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level for a grass fire, issued by NSW RFS. It is categorized as Advice with a moderate severity.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes B76 (Gwydir Hwy), Matheson 2370, in the Glen Innes Severn Council Area.
What You Should Do
The alert is at Advice level, indicating residents should be aware as the fire is under control, based on the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a grass fire with a size of 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was published on 8 April 2026 at 9:56 AM and updated on the same day at 7:56 PM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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