Bushfire Advice Issued for Moorebank Drive Near Holsworthy Military Base

Source: NSW RFS · Holsworthy, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 10-hectare fire currently being controlled near the Holsworthy Military Base in the Campbelltown council area.

What this NSW RFS bushfire alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NSW RFS on February 20, 2026 and geographically references Holsworthy, New South Wales. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Bushfire Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly NSW RFS detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized NSW RFS bushfire alert is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.

For decision-making, Areazine pairs each alert with the original agency URL, the full agency name, and a timestamp so you can verify the notice against the primary source before acting on it. Tags on this item (weather, alert, Bushfire, Holsworthy) map to related alerts in the same area of risk — browsing them together gives a clearer picture than any single notice alone, because the shape of an ongoing issue only becomes visible across multiple sequential alerts.

Alert Details

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for an incident located at Moorebank Drive. The fire is currently classified as a bushfire and is reported as being controlled by the responsible agency.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically concerns the area near the gate of the Holsworthy Military Base on Moorebank Drive in Holsworthy (Postcode 2173). This location falls within the Campbelltown council area.

What You Should Do

Residents and individuals in the Holsworthy and Campbelltown areas should stay informed and monitor local conditions. As the alert level is currently set to Advice, it is important to maintain awareness of the situation and follow any updates provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Expected Conditions

The fire is currently estimated to be 10 hectares in size. According to the latest reports, the status of the fire is "Being controlled," indicating that firefighting efforts are managing the spread of the blaze.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 19, 2026, at 7:19 PM. The incident remains active under the supervision of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NSW RFS bushfire alert.

What is this NSW RFS bushfire alert about?
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 10-hectare fire currently being controlled near the Holsworthy Military Base in the Campbelltown council area.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NSW RFS. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Holsworthy, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Bushfire Alerts updates?
Browse the full Bushfire Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/bushfires/ for the latest updates from NSW RFS and other agencies.