Grass Fire Near Riverina Highway in Blighty Under Control

Source: NSW RFS · Blighty, New South Wales

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A 31-hectare grass fire near Blighty in the Edward River Council Area is currently under control, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Blighty, New South Wales
Issued
April 3, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert regarding a grass fire in the Blighty area. The incident is currently classified as "Under control."

Affected Areas

The fire is located at B58 (Riverina Highway) in Blighty, postcode 2713. This area is within the Edward River Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the vicinity of the Riverina Highway should monitor the situation and stay informed. As this is an "Advice" level alert, individuals should keep up to date with the latest information provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service in case conditions change.

Expected Conditions

The fire has affected approximately 31 hectares of land. Although the fire is under control, residents may still observe smoke in the area near the Riverina Highway.

Timeline

The alert was officially updated on March 16, 2026, at 6:05 PM (18:05). The fire remains under control as of the latest report.

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