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: Maxwelton Rd Fire, Oaklands (Federation LGA) – Monitor Conditions – Oaklands 04/12/2025 17:33
A crop and grass fire burning approximately 4 km north west of Oaklands has been contained.
The fire has burnt 1,140 hectares. Those in the area of Oaklands should Monitor Conditions.
Advice: Milsons Gully Fire (Upper Hunter LGA) - Monitor Conditions - Merriwa River valley, Worondi Creek Road, Sandy Hollow, Giants Creek and Gungal 04/12/2025 18:16
There is a bush fire burning in the Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valley area. The fire is currently more than 5270 hectares in size and is being controlled.
Advice: Pacific Hwy Fire, Bulahdelah (Mid Coast LGA) – Monitor Conditions – Myall Creek Rd and Myall River Road 04/12/2025 18:27
A grass and bush fire is burning 5km south of Bulahdelah on both sides of the Pacific Highway, north of Myall River Rd. The fire is being pushed in a south westerly direction under north easterly winds.
The alert level for this fire has been downgraded due to easing conditions.
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.
Advice: McGeochs South Rd Fire, Borambola (Wagga Wagga LGA) – Contained 04/12/2025 20:07
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.
Harvest Safety Alert – Multiple LGAs 04/12/2025 20:09
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 regions:
- Edward River
- Murray River
- Murrumbidgee
- Albury
- Berrigan
- Federation
- Greater Hume
