Advice Issued for 8-Hectare Grass Fire at Cox St, Yerong Creek

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Yerong Creek, New South Wales

The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek, which is currently under control.

Alert Details

An Advice level alert has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) regarding a grass fire in the Yerong Creek area. The fire is currently listed as under control.

Affected Areas

The incident is located at Cox St, Yerong Creek (2642) within the Lockhart Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the vicinity of Cox St and the broader Yerong Creek area should monitor conditions. As this is an Advice level notification, individuals are encouraged to stay informed through official NSW Rural Fire Service channels for any changes in fire activity.

Expected Conditions

The fire is a grass fire that has reached a size of approximately 8 hectares. Current reports indicate the fire is under control.

Timeline

This alert was updated on 18 February 2026 at 17:40. The incident remains active under the status of ‘Under control.’

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice