Grass Fire Advice Issued for Cox St, Yerong Creek in Lockhart Council Area
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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 alert at the Advice level for a grass fire in Yerong Creek. The fire is currently reported as being under control by responding agencies.
Affected Areas
The incident is specifically located at Cox St, Yerong Creek (2642) within the Lockhart Council Area. The fire has impacted an area of approximately 8 hectares.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Yerong Creek and Lockhart areas should stay informed and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is under control, individuals should remain vigilant and follow any further instructions provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The fire is classified as a grass fire. While the fire is currently contained, residents should be aware of the 8-hectare footprint of the affected area. No specific meteorological data such as wind speed or temperature was included in the current alert update.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 18, 2026, at 5:40 PM. The NSW RFS continues to monitor the status of the fire.
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