Grass Fire Advice Issued for Blighty Along Riverina Highway

Source: NSW RFS · Blighty, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire currently being controlled near the Riverina Highway in Blighty.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Blighty, 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 Blighty area. The incident is currently classified as "Being controlled" by responding units.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at B58 (Riverina Highway), Blighty, NSW 2713. This incident falls within the jurisdiction of the Edward River Council area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the vicinity of the Riverina Highway should monitor local conditions and stay informed. Follow any directions provided by emergency services personnel on the scene. Check the NSW Rural Fire Service website for further updates as the situation evolves.

Expected Conditions

The incident is identified as a grass fire. According to the latest report, the fire size is currently listed at 0 hectares as crews work to maintain control of the site. No specific weather conditions such as wind speed or temperature were included in the current alert.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 15, 2026, at 01:44. The initial publication of the incident occurred on March 14, 2026, at 2:44 PM.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire currently being controlled near the Riverina Highway in Blighty.
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