Advice Issued for Grass Fire on Wentworth Road in Broken Hill

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Broken Hill, New South Wales

Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to a grass fire on Wentworth Road (B79) in Broken Hill. The fire is currently being controlled and is at the Advice alert level.

Alert Details

An Advice level alert has been issued by Fire and Rescue NSW for a grass fire in Broken Hill. The incident is currently classified as “Being controlled” by emergency responders.

Affected Areas

The fire is located at B79 (Wentworth Rd) in Broken Hill (2880), situated within the Broken Hill Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the Broken Hill area should stay informed and monitor local conditions. While the fire is being controlled, it is important to follow the advice of emergency services personnel if you are in the immediate vicinity of Wentworth Road.

Expected Conditions

The incident is identified as a grass fire. According to the latest reports, the fire size is currently 0 hectares, suggesting a contained or nascent fire that is being actively managed by responding crews.

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 21, 2026, at 6:24 PM. Firefighting operations are ongoing to maintain control of the situation.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice