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