Bushfire Advice Issued for 8-Hectare Grass Fire in Yerong Creek
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek. The 8-hectare fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Yerong Creek, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert regarding a grass fire in the Yerong Creek region. The incident is currently listed as being under control.
Affected Areas
The specific location of the fire is Cox St, Yerong Creek, postcode 2642. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Lockhart Council Area.
What You Should Do
While the fire is currently under control, residents in the Lockhart Council Area and specifically near Cox St should continue to monitor the situation for any changes. Stay tuned to local news and updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service for any changes in alert level.
Expected Conditions
The hazard is identified as a grass fire. According to the latest reports from the NSW RFS, the fire has affected an area of approximately 8 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was most recently updated on February 19, 2026, at 12:56 AM. The incident was originally published on February 18, 2026, at 1:56 PM.
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