Moderate Bushfire Alert in Arcadia, Hornsby
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A controlled burn off fire in Arcadia, Hornsby, is under control as reported by NSW RFS, with no significant size reported.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hornsby, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 24, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bushfire Alert, specifically a burn off, issued by NSW RFS. The alert level is not applicable, and it is managed by the Rural Fire Service.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes CALABASH RD, ARCADIA 2159, in the Hornsby Council Area.
What You Should Do
The fire is under control; residents in the area should monitor official updates from NSW RFS for any changes.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a burn off with a size of 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 24 April 2026 at 10:27, with publication on 24 April 2026 at 12:27:00 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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