Bushfire Advice Issued for Swansea, NSW
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A grass fire alert at advice level is in effect for Bowman St in Swansea, NSW, with the fire being controlled by Fire and Rescue NSW.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Swansea, NSW
- Issued
- May 5, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a grass fire at advice level, issued by NSW RFS, with the responsible agency being Fire and Rescue NSW. It was updated on 6 May 2026 at 00:56.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Bowman St in Swansea, NSW 2281, within the Lake Macquarie Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should follow guidance from the responsible agencies as the fire is being controlled.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a grass fire with a size of 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was published on 5 May 2026 at 2:56 PM and updated on 6 May 2026 at 00:56.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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