Bushfire Advice Issued for Wingen and New England Hwy

Source: NSW RFS · Upper Hunter Region

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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for the Wingen area in Upper Hunter, with the fire reported as under control and 0 hectares in size.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Upper Hunter Region
Issued
April 10, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Bushfire Alert in Upper Hunter Region

Alert Details

The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by NSW RFS. It was published on 10/04/2026 8:29:00 AM and updated on 10 Apr 2026 18:29.

Affected Areas

The affected areas include A15 (New England Hwy) in Wingen 2337, within the Upper Hunter council area.

What You Should Do

Residents should refer to the alert category of Advice from NSW RFS for guidance, as the fire is under control.

Expected Conditions

The fire is reported as Yes, with a size of 0 ha.

Timeline

The alert was published on 10/04/2026 8:29:00 AM and updated on 10 Apr 2026 18:29, indicating the current status.

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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for the Wingen area in Upper Hunter, with the fire reported as under control and 0 hectares in size.
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What area is affected?
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