Bushfire Advice Issued for Hanging Rock and Tamworth Area
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A bushfire alert at Advice level has been issued by NSW RFS for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, affecting the Tamworth council area, with the fire currently under control at 268 hectares.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW RFS. It was updated on 23 April 2026 at 15:36.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Barry Road in Hanging Rock, postcode 2340, and the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should follow the Advice level guidance from the NSW RFS, as indicated in the alert.
Expected Conditions
The fire is active and covers 268 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 23 April 2026 at 15:36, with the fire status listed as under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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