Newy 87.8 FM – A grass fire is burning at Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, with the incident listed at Advice alert level.
The fire was reported through the NSW Rural Fire Service major incidents feed, which lists its status as not yet controlled.
Fire and Rescue NSW is the responsible agency for the incident, which falls within the Newcastle council area.
The fire's size was listed at zero hectares in the latest update, issued at 3:24pm on Tuesday, 16 September 2026.
An Advice alert level means there is no immediate danger, but residents should stay up to date in case the situation changes.
Residents in the Wallsend area are encouraged to monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service website for the latest information on the incident.
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