Grass Fire Advice Issued for M1 Pacific Highway in Yelgun
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire near the M1 Pacific Highway in Yelgun. The fire is currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Yelgun, Byron Council Area
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for a grass fire in the Yelgun area. The incident is currently listed with a status of "Being controlled" by the responsible agency.
Affected Areas
The alert is centered on the M1 (Pacific Highway) in Yelgun (2483). This area falls within the Byron Council Area.
What You Should Do
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for this incident. Residents and motorists in the Byron Council Area near Yelgun should be aware of the fire's location near the M1 Pacific Highway and the ongoing efforts to control the blaze.
Expected Conditions
The hazard is identified as a grass fire. According to the NSW RFS, the fire currently has a recorded size of 0 hectares and is being managed by fire crews.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 16, 2026, at 8:15 PM (20:15). The incident remains active under the status of being controlled.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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