Bushfire Advice Issued for Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood in Upper Lachlan
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for the Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood areas. The fire is currently 40 hectares in size and remains out of control.
Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued a bushfire alert at the Advice level for an active fire in the Southern Tablelands region. The alert was updated on March 13, 2026, at 2:32 PM.
Affected Areas
The fire is located in the areas of Cooks Vale, Bald Hill, and Peelwood (Postcode 2583). These communities are within the Upper Lachlan council area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the Upper Lachlan area should stay informed by monitoring local conditions. According to the NSW RFS, the current alert level is “Advice,” indicating that while there is a fire, there is no immediate threat to life or property at this time.
Expected Conditions
The incident is a confirmed bushfire that has burned approximately 40 hectares. The fire is currently listed as not yet controlled.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 13, 2026, at 14:32. The status of the fire remains active as emergency crews respond to the incident.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice