Bushfire Alert on Oxley Hwy in Yarras
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A bushfire is being controlled in the Yarras area, affecting 12 hectares in the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area, as reported by the NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Bushfire Alert in Yarras
Alert Details
A bushfire alert has been issued by the NSW RFS. The alert type is Bush Fire, and it is currently at a moderate severity level. The effective time window is based on the publication on 17/04/2026 at 8:39 PM and an update on 18/04/2026 at 06:39.
Affected Areas
The fire is located in OXLEY HWY, YARRAS 2446, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area.
What You Should Do
As the fire is being controlled by the responsible agency, residents should monitor updates from the NSW RFS.
Expected Conditions
The fire has affected an area of 12 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 17/04/2026 at 8:39 PM and updated on 18/04/2026 at 06:39.
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