Bushfire Advice Alert for Hanging Rock, 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, covering 395 hectares and affecting the Tamworth council area. The fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 26, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Hanging Rock, Tamworth
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It is at Advice level.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Barry Road, Hanging Rock 2340, in the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
As the alert is at Advice level, residents should follow guidance from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 395 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 26/04/2026 at 3:19 PM and updated on 27 April 2026 at 01:19.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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