Bushfire Advice Alert for Hanging Rock and Tamworth
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A bushfire alert at advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, covering 418 hectares and under control in the Tamworth council area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock and Tamworth Region
- Issued
- April 29, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Hanging Rock
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW RFS. It was updated on 29 Apr 2026 at 19:00, with initial publication on 29/04/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Barry Road in Hanging Rock 2340, within the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should refer to the official update from the NSW RFS for guidance, as the fire is under control.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 418 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 29/04/2026 at 9:00 AM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 at 19:00.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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