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

Source: NSW RFS · Yerong Creek, New South Wales

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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.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Yerong Creek, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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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.'

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
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.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Yerong Creek, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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