Grass Fire Under Control Near New England Highway in Garoo
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The NSW Rural Fire Service has responded to a grass fire on the New England Highway in Garoo. The fire is currently listed as under control with no reported growth.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Garoo, 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 a notification regarding a grass fire located at the New England Highway in Garoo. The incident is currently classified with a "Moderate" severity level, and the fire status is listed as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The fire is situated along the New England Highway in Garoo (Postcode 2340). This location is within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the Garoo area should continue to monitor the situation through the NSW Rural Fire Service. Motorists on the New England Highway should exercise caution and follow any directions provided by emergency personnel on the scene.
Expected Conditions
The incident is categorized as a grass fire. Current reports indicate the fire size is 0 hectares, and the situation is being managed by the responsible agency. No further spread is currently indicated as the fire remains under control.
Timeline
The alert was last updated by the NSW Rural Fire Service on February 22, 2026, at 6:17 PM (18:17).
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