Burn Off Incident Reported at Wilfred Smith Drive in Dubbo
A burn off has been reported at Wilfred Smith Drive in the Dubbo Regional Council area. The NSW Rural Fire Service indicates the fire is not yet controlled.
Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has reported a fire incident at Wilfred Smith Drive in Dubbo. The incident is classified as a burn off and is currently listed as not yet controlled. While the alert level is currently listed as ‘Not Applicable,’ the agency has designated the severity as moderate.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically concerns the area around Wilfred Smith Drive, Dubbo (postcode 2830), located within the Dubbo Regional Council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Dubbo Regional area are advised to monitor the situation through official NSW Rural Fire Service channels. If you are near Wilfred Smith Drive, stay alert for smoke and follow any local guidance or instructions from emergency personnel.
Expected Conditions
The incident is identified as a burn off. The current recorded size of the fire is 0 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was included in the current report.
Timeline
The report was updated on March 16, 2026, at 7:47 PM (19:47). The fire status remains ‘Not yet controlled’ as of the latest update.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice