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NSW RFS Issues Advice for 5-Hectare Grass Fire Near Gwydir Highway in Delungra

Source: NSW RFS · Delungra, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire near the Gwydir Highway in Delungra. The 5-hectare fire is currently reported as under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Delungra, 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 regarding a grass fire in the Delungra area. The fire is currently classified as under control.

Affected Areas

The incident is located along the B76 (Gwydir Hwy) in Delungra, postcode 2403. This area falls within the Inverell Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the vicinity of Gwydir Highway should stay informed and monitor local conditions. As the fire is currently under control, follow any instructions provided by emergency personnel on the scene.

Expected Conditions

The incident involves a grass fire that has impacted an area of approximately 5 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was included in the current report.

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 23, 2026, at 5:12 PM (17:12). The fire remains under control as of the latest report.

Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire near the Gwydir Highway in Delungra. The 5-hectare fire is currently reported as under control.
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