Watch and Act Alert Issued for 114-Hectare Bushfire Near Dumaresq Dam Road
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a Watch and Act alert for a 114-hectare bushfire at Dumaresq Dam Road in the Armidale Council Area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Dumaresq, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a Watch and Act alert for an active bushfire in the Dumaresq region. The fire is currently 114 hectares in size and is reported as being controlled by the responsible agency.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the area of Dumaresq Dam Rd, Dumaresq (2350). This incident is located within the Armidale Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected Dumaresq Dam Road area should monitor conditions closely. The "Watch and Act" status indicates that there is a heightened level of threat and residents should stay informed through official NSW RFS channels as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
The hazard is a confirmed bushfire that has reached a size of 114 hectares. While the current status is listed as "Being controlled," the fire remains active on the landscape.
Timeline
The alert was officially updated on March 6, 2026, at 3:45 PM (15:45). The incident was originally published earlier that morning at 4:45 AM. Residents should continue to monitor for further updates from the Rural Fire Service.
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