Bushfire Advice Issued for Hanging Rock in Tamworth Region
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A bushfire advice alert has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for the Hanging Rock area in Tamworth, with the fire 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 Advice Alert in Tamworth Region
Alert Details
The alert is for a Bush Fire at Advice level, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service. It was updated on 23 April 2026 at 15:36, with no specific effective time window provided.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Barry Road, Hanging Rock 2340, in the Tamworth council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor the situation as per the alert category of Advice from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire is active and covers 268 hectares, with the status reported as under control.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 23 April 2026 at 15:36, with no additional start or end times specified.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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