Watch and Act Issued for 114-Hectare Bushfire Near Dumaresq Dam Road, Armidale
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A Watch and Act alert is in effect for a bushfire burning at Dumaresq Dam Road in the Armidale region. The fire has reached 114 hectares and is currently being controlled by the NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Armidale, 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 Watch and Act alert for a bushfire burning in the Dumaresq area. The fire is currently classified as "Being controlled" by responding crews.
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Dumaresq Dam Rd, Dumaresq (2350) within the Armidale Council Area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of Dumaresq Dam Road should remain vigilant.
What You Should Do
Under a Watch and Act alert, residents should monitor conditions closely and stay informed through official channels. Ensure your bushfire survival plan is ready and be prepared to take action should conditions change. Follow the directions of emergency personnel on the ground.
Expected Conditions
The fire is currently measured at 114 hectares in size. While the status is listed as "Being controlled," the Watch and Act level indicates that there is still a heightened level of threat to the local area that requires residents to stay alert.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 6, 2026, at 3:45 PM. The situation remains active as fire services continue containment efforts.
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