Bushfire Advice Issued for Barry Road in Hanging Rock
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a bushfire advice for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, covering 268 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Hanging Rock
Alert Details
The alert is at Advice level, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for a bush fire. It was updated on 23 April 2026 at 15:36.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Barry Road in Hanging Rock 2340, within the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should monitor the situation and follow instructions from the Rural Fire Service, as indicated by the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The fire has affected an area of 268 hectares.
Timeline
The alert is effective as per the update on 23 April 2026 at 15:36, with the fire status reported as under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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