Grass Fire Advice Issued for Gwydir Highway in Delungra

Source: NSW RFS · Delungra, New South Wales

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A 5-hectare grass fire near the Gwydir Highway in the Inverell Council Area is currently under control, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Delungra, 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 regarding a grass fire in the Delungra area. The incident is currently classified as "Under control" by responding agencies.

Affected Areas

The fire is situated along the B76 (Gwydir Highway) in Delungra (postcode 2403). This location falls within the Inverell Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the vicinity of Delungra and motorists traveling along the Gwydir Highway should remain vigilant and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is currently under control, it is important to stay informed through official NSW RFS channels for any changes in status or potential hazards near the roadway.

Expected Conditions

The fire is identified as a grass fire with a recorded size of 5 hectares. No specific atmospheric conditions such as wind speed or temperature were included in the official source data.

Timeline

The alert was originally published on February 22, 2026, at 7:39 PM. The most recent update from the NSW Rural Fire Service was provided on February 23, 2026, at 6:39 AM.

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