NSW RFS Issues Bushfire Advice for Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood
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A 28-hectare bushfire in the Upper Lachlan council area has prompted an Advice level alert from the NSW Rural Fire Service as crews work to control the blaze.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Upper Lachlan, 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 a bushfire alert at the Advice level for a fire burning in the vicinity of Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood. The incident is currently classified as a bushfire and is reported as "Being controlled" by responding fire crews.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic impact is within the Upper Lachlan council area, specifically affecting the following locations:
- Cooks Vale
- Bald Hill
- Peelwood (Postcode 2583)
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the Upper Lachlan region should stay informed and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is being controlled, individuals in the area should:
- Monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website and social media for updates.
- Follow the advice of emergency personnel on the ground.
- Review your bushfire survival plan.
Expected Conditions
The fire is currently estimated to be 28 hectares in size. While specific meteorological data such as wind speed or temperature was not included in the alert, the fire remains an active incident requiring management by the Rural Fire Service.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 13, 2026, at 10:51 PM. The fire is currently active, and the Advice level remains in place until further notice from the responsible agency.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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