Grass Fire Advice Issued for Newell Highway in Coonabarabran
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Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an advice-level alert for a grass fire on the Newell Highway in Coonabarabran; the fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Coonabarabran, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
An "Advice" level alert has been issued by Fire and Rescue NSW regarding a grass fire in the Coonabarabran region. The incident is currently classified as under control.
Affected Areas
The fire is located along the A39 (Newell Hwy) in Coonabarabran, NSW 2357. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Warrumbungle Council.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists traveling along the Newell Highway should remain vigilant and monitor local conditions. Follow any instructions provided by emergency services on the scene. Stay informed by monitoring updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
Expected Conditions
The incident is identified as a grass fire. Current reports indicate the fire size is 0 hectares and the situation is managed. No immediate threat to property has been reported at this alert level, and the status remains "Under control."
Timeline
The alert was originally published on March 13, 2026, at 8:43 PM. The most recent update was provided on March 14, 2026, at 7:43 AM.
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