Grass Fire Advice Issued for Riverina Highway Near Blighty
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire on the Riverina Highway in Blighty. The fire is currently being controlled by emergency services.
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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 New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW 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 along B58 (Riverina Hwy) in Blighty, NSW 2713. This incident is situated within the Edward River Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the vicinity of the Riverina Highway and the Edward River Council Area should monitor the situation and stay informed. As the alert level is currently at "Advice," individuals are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest information from the NSW RFS.
Expected Conditions
The hazard is identified as a grass fire. Current reports indicate the fire size is 0 hectares as it is being managed by the responsible agency. No specific wind or temperature data was provided in the current alert update.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 15, 2026, at 03:38. The incident was initially reported on March 14, 2026, at 4:38 PM.
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