Bushfire Advice Issued for Hanging Rock in Tamworth
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A bushfire advice alert has been issued by the NSW RFS for the Hanging Rock area in Tamworth, covering 250 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Tamworth Region
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW RFS. It was last updated on 23 April 2026 at 09:04.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Barry Road in Hanging Rock, postcode 2340, within the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents should follow updates from the NSW RFS as per the advice-level alert.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 250 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 22 April 2026 at 11:04 PM and updated on 23 April 2026 at 09:04.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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