Page breadcrumbs:

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: Tenterfield Rd Fire, North Arm Cove (Mid-Coast LGA) – Stay Informed – Carrington 13/11/2025 14:38

A bush fire is burning in the Karuah Nature Reserve approximately 40km north east of Newcastle. The fire is currently over 130 hectares in size and is being controlled.

Harvest Safety Alert – Multiple Local Government Areas 13/11/2025 13:58

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:

  • Coolamon
  • Lockhart
  • Junee
  • Wagga Wagga
  • Berrigan
  • Federation
  • Bland
  • Temora
  • Murray River
  • Edward River
  • Murrumbidgee
  • Carrathool
  • Griffith
  • Hay
  • Leeton
  • Narrandera