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NSW Rural Fire Service Issues Advice for Grass Fire Near Blighty

Source: NSW RFS · Blighty, New South Wales

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A grass fire is currently being controlled along the Riverina Highway in Blighty, according to an advice alert from the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Blighty, 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 for a grass fire in the Blighty area. The incident is currently listed with a status of "Being controlled" by the responsible agency.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at B58 (Riverina Highway) in Blighty, postcode 2713. This incident is situated within the Edward River Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Edward River Council Area should monitor the situation and stay informed via the NSW Rural Fire Service. As the fire is being controlled, individuals in the vicinity of Riverina Highway should remain alert for any changes in conditions.

Expected Conditions

The hazard is classified as a grass fire. According to the latest data, the fire size is currently recorded at 0 hectares as crews work to maintain control of the site.

Timeline

The alert was issued by the NSW RFS and was most recently updated on 15 March 2026 at 3:38 AM.

Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗

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A grass fire is currently being controlled along the Riverina Highway in Blighty, according to an advice alert from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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