Bushfire Advice Issued for Matheson in New South Wales
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire in Matheson, covering 2 hectares in the Glen Innes Severn Council Area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- New South Wales, Glen Innes Severn Area
- Issued
- April 10, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in New South Wales
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for a grass fire. It was last updated on 10 April 2026 at 15:34.
Affected Areas
The fire is located in B76 (Gwydir Hwy), Matheson 2370, within the Glen Innes Severn Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service and follow any instructions provided by the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 2 hectares and is a grass fire.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 10 April 2026 at 15:34, with the fire currently under control.
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