Haystack Fire Alert for Alma Park, Greater Hume
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A haystack fire at Ryan Stock Rte, Alma Park is under control with no size reported.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Alma Park, Greater Hume
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
- Incident type
- Grass Fire
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Alert Details
Alert level: Not Applicable. Type: Haystack fire. Status: Under control. Responsible agency: Rural Fire Service. Updated: 27 Aug 2026 19:21.
Affected Areas
Location: Walumba, Ryan Stock Rte, Alma Park 2659. Council area: Greater Hume.
What You Should Do
No specific action steps provided in source data.
Expected Conditions
No temperature, wind, or accumulation details provided.
Timeline
Alert updated 27 Aug 2026 19:21. Size: 0 ha.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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