Alerts and Warnings
During times of major incident activity, such as during bush and grass fires where there is a threat to the community, updates are posted here.
Outside of these periods, check our Fires Near Me page for information on incidents in your area. For information on planned hazard reduction activities, check our Hazard Reductions page.
If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Remember - every home should have a bush fire survival plan. Download yours today.
Advice: McGeochs South Rd Fire, Borambola (Wagga Wagga LGA) – Contained 05/12/2025 08:29
A grass and bush fire burning south of the Sturt Highway near McGeochs South Road in the area of Borambola has been contained.
The fire burnt through 629ha of land and is now under control.
Watch and Act: Pacific Hwy Fire, Bulahdelah (Mid Coast LGA) – Prepare Now – Myall Creek Rd, Myall River Road and Nerong 05/12/2025 11:28
A grass and bush fire is burning 5km south of Bulahdelah on both sides of the Pacific Highway, northwest of Nerong. The fire is being pushed in a southeasterly direction towards Nerong under northwesterly winds.
If you are in Nerong, check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
Due to an increase in fire activity, the M1 Pacific Highway has been closed in both directions between Nabiac and 12 Mile Creek.
Harvest Safety Alert – multiple LGAs 05/12/2025 12:34
Due to the increased risk of fire, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):
- Bland
- Temora
- Wagga Wagga
- Coolamon
- Junee
- Lockhart
- Edward River
- Murray River
- Murrumbidgee
- Albury
- Federation
- Berrigan
- Greater Hume
- Carrathool
- Griffith
- Hay
- Leeton
- Narrandera
Advice: Milsons Gully Fire (Upper Hunter LGA) - Monitor Conditions - Merriwa River valley, Worondi Creek Road, Sandy Hollow, Baerami, Giants Creek and Gungal 05/12/2025 13:01
There is a bush fire burning in the Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valley area.
The fire is currently more than 6,890 hectares in size and is being controlled.
Watch and Act: Dunedoo Rd, Beni fire, Dubbo - Prepare Now - Beni 05/12/2025 13:22
The fire is burning in Beni and is burning in an easterly direction along Dunedoo Rd.
If you are in the area of Dunedoo Rd and Beni Rd, south of the Talbragar River, prepare now. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Leaving early is your safest option.
