Bushfire Advice Alert for Barry Road, Hanging Rock in Tamworth
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, affecting the Tamworth area, with the fire covering 265 hectares and currently being controlled.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Bush Fire alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was updated on 20 April 2026 at 16:57.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Barry Road in Hanging Rock, 2340, in the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should follow the advice from the NSW Rural Fire Service regarding this alert.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers an area of 265 hectares and is currently being controlled.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on 20 April 2026 at 16:57.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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