Grass Fire Advice Issued for Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood
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The NSW Rural Fire Service is monitoring a 3-hectare grass fire at Baltimore Loop Rd in Atholwood, which is currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Atholwood, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire in the Atholwood area. The incident is currently listed as "Being controlled" by responding crews.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Baltimore Loop Rd, Atholwood (Postcode 2361), within the Inverell Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Atholwood and Baltimore Loop Rd area should monitor conditions. The current alert level is Advice, indicating that a fire has started but there is no immediate danger. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels.
Expected Conditions
The incident is classified as a grass fire. It has burned approximately 3 hectares of land. As of the latest update, the fire status is "Being controlled," meaning firefighters are actively working to contain the spread and mitigate further hazards.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 28 Feb 2026 at 22:10. The NSW RFS continues to manage the site and will provide updates as conditions change.
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