Bushfire Advice Issued for Wingham in Mid-Coast Area
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A moderate bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for BULGA RD in Wingham, covering 6 hectares and currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Mid-Coast Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 18, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Wingham Area
Alert Details
The alert is an Advice level bushfire issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was published on 18 April 2026 at 1:40 PM and updated at 23:40 on the same day. The alert type is Bush Fire.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include BULGA RD in Wingham, 2429, within the Mid-Coast Council Area.
What You Should Do
As this is an Advice level alert, residents in the affected area should refer to updates from the responsible agency for guidance.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers approximately 6 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 18 April 2026 at 1:40 PM and updated at 23:40 on 18 April 2026.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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