Haystack Fire Under Control on Barwang Road in Harden
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The NSW Rural Fire Service reports that a haystack fire on Barwang Road in Harden is currently under control with no spread to surrounding areas.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Harden, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
- Type: Haystack fire
- Issuing Agency: NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
- Status: Under control
- Fire Confirmed: Yes
Affected Areas
The incident is located at Barwang Road, Harden (postcode 2587). This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Hilltops Council Area.
What You Should Do
As the fire is currently listed as under control by the NSW Rural Fire Service, residents should remain aware of the situation. No further specific emergency actions have been issued at this time.
Expected Conditions
The incident involves a haystack fire. The current size of the fire is recorded at 0 hectares, indicating the fire is contained to the specific haystack or immediate point of origin without further spread into the landscape.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 17, 2026, at 2:44 AM. The incident was initially reported on February 16, 2026, at 3:44 PM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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