Grass Fire Advice Issued for Riverina Highway in Blighty

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 near the Riverina Highway in Blighty, which is currently being controlled.

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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 fire crews.

Affected Areas

The fire is located specifically at B58 (Riverina Highway), Blighty, 2713. This incident is situated within the Edward River Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the vicinity of the Riverina Highway should stay informed and monitor conditions. Under an "Advice" level alert, individuals are encouraged to keep an eye on the situation and stay up to date with information provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Expected Conditions

The hazard is identified as a grass fire. According to the latest data, the fire size is currently recorded at 0 hectares, and the status is listed as "Being controlled," suggesting that the immediate spread is being managed by emergency services.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 15, 2026, at 1:44 AM. The incident was initially published 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 near the Riverina Highway in Blighty, which is currently being controlled.
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