Bushfire Advice Issued for Hanging Rock Area in Tamworth
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A bushfire alert at advice level is in effect for Barry Road in Hanging Rock, Tamworth, with the fire reported as under control by NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock, Tamworth, NSW
- Issued
- April 24, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire, issued by the NSW RFS. It is at an advice level, with the fire status reported as under control. The alert was updated on 24 Apr 2026 at 14:29.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Barry Road in Hanging Rock 2340, within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
As the alert is at advice level and the fire is under control, residents should monitor official updates from the NSW RFS for any changes.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 268 ha.
Timeline
The alert was published on 24/04/2026 at 4:29:00 AM and updated on 24 Apr 2026 at 14:29.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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