Bushfire Alert in Crescent Head, NSW

Source: NSW RFS · Crescent Head, Kempsey, NSW

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire alert for Maria River Rd in Crescent Head, which is currently under control with a moderate severity level.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Crescent Head, Kempsey, NSW
Issued
April 9, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Bushfire Alert in Crescent Head

Alert Details

The alert is for a bush fire, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It is at a moderate severity level and has an alert level of not applicable.

Affected Areas

The affected area includes Maria River Rd in Crescent Head 2440, within the Kempsey Council area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the area should follow updates from the Rural Fire Service, as the fire is under control.

Expected Conditions

The fire is reported at a size of 0 hectares.

Timeline

The alert was updated on 9 April 2026 at 19:31.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire alert for Maria River Rd in Crescent Head, which is currently under control with a moderate severity level.
Which source feed published this record?
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How is this incident record classified?
The source data attached a "medium" severity label when this record was published. Current incident status is not stored here; check the source notice before acting.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Crescent Head, Kempsey, NSW. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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