Advice Issued for 8-Hectare Grass Fire at Cox St in Yerong Creek
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek. The fire is currently under control.
Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire in the Yerong Creek area. The incident is currently classified as “Under control.”
Affected Areas
The fire is located at Cox St, Yerong Creek (2642). This incident falls within the Lockhart Council Area.
What You Should Do
The NSW Rural Fire Service has designated this incident at the Advice alert level. Residents in the Lockhart Council Area should be aware that the fire is currently under control and should continue to monitor the situation for any updates from the Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
This is a grass fire that has reached a size of 8 hectares. There are no further details on weather conditions or spread at this time, as the fire is currently contained.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 18 Feb 2026 at 17:40. The fire status remains “Under control.”
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice