Grass Fire Advice Issued for Cox St in Yerong Creek

Source: NSW RFS · Yerong Creek, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in 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 for a grass fire located at Cox St, Yerong Creek. The fire is currently listed as "Under control" and has burned approximately 8 hectares.

Affected Areas

The incident is localized to Cox St in Yerong Creek (postcode 2642), situated within the Lockhart Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Yerong Creek area should stay informed and monitor conditions. While the fire is currently under control, individuals should follow any directions provided by local fire authorities and stay alert for any changes in the situation.

Expected Conditions

The incident is a grass fire that has affected an area of 8 hectares. No specific temperature, wind speed, or weather accumulation data was provided in the source update.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on 18 February 2026 at 17:40. The fire is currently reported as under control.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek, which is currently under control.
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What area is affected?
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