Bushfire Advice Alert Issued for Hanging Rock in Tamworth
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a Bushfire Advice alert for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, Tamworth, where a 418-hectare fire is under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Bushfire Alert at Advice level has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. The alert type is Bush Fire, and it was updated on 28 April 2026 at 19:52.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Barry Road, Hanging Rock 2340, in the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
As per the alert category of Advice, residents should monitor the situation and follow instructions from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The bushfire covers an area of 418 hectares and is currently under control.
Timeline
The alert was published on 28 April 2026 at 9:52 AM and updated at 19:52 on the same day.
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