Bushfire Advice Issued for Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood Areas

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Upper Lachlan, New South Wales

The NSW Rural Fire Service is monitoring a 28-hectare bushfire in the Upper Lachlan Council Area, currently listed at the Advice alert level.

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert for the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas. The alert is currently at the Advice level, indicating that while a fire is active, there is no immediate threat to life or property at this time.

Affected Areas

The fire is located within the Upper Lachlan Council Area, specifically impacting the localities of Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood (postcode 2583).

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas of the Upper Lachlan Council Area should monitor conditions and stay informed. As the alert level is currently ‘Advice,’ residents should stay up to date through the NSW Rural Fire Service in case the situation changes.

Expected Conditions

The incident is a bushfire that has burned approximately 28 hectares. The current status of the fire is reported as ‘Being controlled’ by the responsible agency. No specific meteorological data such as wind speed or temperature was provided in the source alert.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 13, 2026, at 10:51 PM (22:51). The fire remains active but is currently being managed by fire crews.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bushfire alerts alert about?
The NSW Rural Fire Service is monitoring a 28-hectare bushfire in the Upper Lachlan Council Area, currently listed at the Advice alert level.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NSW RFS. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Upper Lachlan, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more bushfire alerts alerts?
Browse all bushfire alerts alerts on Areazine at areazine.com/au/bushfires/ for the latest updates from NSW RFS and other agencies.