Grass Fire Advice Issued for Riverina Highway in Blighty
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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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