Grass Fire Advice Issued for Coolah Rd, Cassilis in Upper Hunter

Source: NSW RFS · Upper Hunter, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice alert for a 10-hectare grass fire on Coolah Rd, Cassilis. The fire is currently under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Upper Hunter, 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 burning at Coolah Rd, Cassilis. The incident is currently listed as "Under control" by responding agencies.

Affected Areas

The fire is located in the Upper Hunter council area, specifically impacting the vicinity of Coolah Rd in Cassilis (postcode 2329).

What You Should Do

Residents in the Upper Hunter region should stay informed and monitor local conditions. While the fire is under control, it is important to remain vigilant and follow any further instructions from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Expected Conditions

The incident is identified as a grass fire covering an area of approximately 10 hectares. As the fire is currently under control, no immediate growth is expected, though fire crews remain on site.

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 21, 2026, at 2:39 PM (14:39). The NSW RFS continues to monitor the status of the incident.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice alert for a 10-hectare grass fire on Coolah Rd, Cassilis. The fire is currently under control.
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