Grass Fire Near Abbottsley Rd in Walcha Under Control; Advice Level Alert Issued
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The NSW Rural Fire Service reports a 45-hectare grass fire on Abbottsley Rd in the Walcha Council Area is now under control, with an Advice level alert in place.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Walcha, 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 burning in the Walcha region. According to the latest reports, the fire status is currently listed as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Abbottsley Rd, Walcha (postcode 2354). The incident is contained within the Walcha Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Abbottsley Rd should continue to monitor conditions and stay informed. While the fire is under control, it is important to follow any directions provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service and local authorities.
Expected Conditions
The fire is classified as a grass fire and has reached a size of approximately 45 hectares. No specific wind speeds or temperature values were included in the current alert, but the fire is no longer spreading beyond established boundaries.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 7, 2026, at 5:02 PM. The incident was initially reported earlier that day, with the public record updated at 6:02 AM.
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