Bushfire Advice Issued for Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for a 40-hectare fire currently not yet controlled in the Upper Lachlan Council Area.
Alert Details
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has issued a bushfire alert for the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas. The current alert level is categorized as Advice, indicating that a fire has started but there is no immediate danger to property.
Affected Areas
The fire is located within the Upper Lachlan Council Area. Specific regions under this advice include:
- Cooks Vale
- Bald Hill
- Peelwood (Postcode 2583)
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected Upper Lachlan regions should stay informed and monitor conditions. As the fire is not yet controlled, individuals should keep updated through the NSW Rural Fire Service for any changes in alert levels or fire activity.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire is currently estimated to be 40 hectares in size. The NSW RFS reports the fire status as “Not yet controlled.”
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 13, 2026, at 14:32. Firefighting efforts are ongoing to bring the 40-hectare blaze under control.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice