Bushfire Advice Issued for Rushes Creek Road in Tamworth Council Area
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 60-hectare fire at Rushes Creek Road. The fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth, 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 located at Rushes Creek Road, Rushes Creek. The fire is currently classified as under control.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the geographic area of Rushes Creek Road, Rushes Creek (postcode 2346), situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Rushes Creek area should monitor conditions and stay informed via the NSW Rural Fire Service. While the fire is currently under control, individuals in the vicinity should remain aware of their surroundings and follow any instructions from emergency personnel.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire has affected an area of approximately 60 hectares. No specific wind speeds or temperature data were provided in the source report, but the fire is confirmed to be active and under the control of responding agencies.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 14, 2026, at 11:17 PM. The fire remains under control as of the most recent status report.
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