Grass Fire Under Control at Cox St, Yerong Creek in Lockhart Council Area

Source: NSW RFS · Yerong Creek, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service reports an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St, Yerong Creek is now under control. An Advice level alert remains in place for the Lockhart Council Area.

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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 incident is currently classified as "Under control."

Affected Areas

The fire is situated in Yerong Creek (postcode 2642) within the Lockhart Council Area. The blaze has impacted an area of approximately 8 hectares.

What You Should Do

Residents in the vicinity of Yerong Creek and the Lockhart Council Area are advised to stay informed and monitor local conditions. Although the fire is under control, individuals should remain vigilant for any changes in fire activity or smoke in the area.

Expected Conditions

The incident involves a grass fire that has reached a size of 8 hectares. No additional meteorological data such as wind speeds or temperatures were included in the official alert source.

Timeline

The alert was originally published on February 18, 2026, at 1:56 PM. The most recent update from the NSW Rural Fire Service was recorded on February 19, 2026, at 12:56 AM.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service reports an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St, Yerong Creek is now under control. An Advice level alert remains in place for the Lockhart Council Area.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Yerong Creek, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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