Bushfire Advice Issued for Somersby Area
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NSW RFS has issued a bushfire advice for Strickland Forest Rd in Somersby, where a grass fire is under control as of May 6, 2026.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Central Coast, New South Wales
- Issued
- May 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is an Advice level for a grass fire, issued by NSW RFS. It was updated on May 6, 2026 at 15:28.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Strickland Forest Rd in Somersby, 2250, within the Central Coast council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the area should monitor updates from NSW RFS, as the fire is under control.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a grass fire with a size of 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was updated on May 6, 2026 at 15:28, with the fire status as under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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