Grass Fire Advice Issued for Cox St in Yerong Creek; Incident Under Control
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire at Cox St, Yerong Creek, which is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Yerong Creek, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an "Advice" level alert regarding a grass fire in the Yerong Creek area. According to the latest reports from the agency, the fire is currently classified as under control.
Affected Areas
The incident is localized to Cox St, Yerong Creek (postcode 2642). This area falls within the jurisdiction of the Lockhart Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of Yerong Creek and the Lockhart Council Area should stay informed of the situation. While the fire is currently under control, individuals in the area should continue to monitor local conditions and maintain awareness of any updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The fire is identified as a grass fire covering an area of approximately 8 hectares. There are currently no reports of further spread or immediate threats to property, as the status remains under control.
Timeline
The alert was officially updated by the NSW RFS on February 18, 2026, at 5:40 PM (17:40). The agency will provide further updates as conditions change or the incident is fully resolved.
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