@NSWRFS

The NSW Rural Fire Service, the world's largest fire service. Our more than 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to more than 95 percent of NSW.

 New South Wales, Australia
rfs.nsw.gov.au
Joined December 2007
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Advice: Ogilvie Rd Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA) The Ogilvie Rd Fire has now been listed as contained. Unfortunately, thunderstorms have moved through the area, with dry lightning starting several new fires. For more info: rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
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A bush fire burning in the Aerodrome Road, Minimbah area. The fire is at Advice and burning in a SW towards the Coolongolook River. While there is no immediate danger, those in the vicinity of the fire should monitor conditions and stay up to date in case the situation changes.
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A Bush Fire Information Point will be set up tomorrow to provide community members with information at Wallangarra General Store, 53 Tenterfield St, Wallangara from 10:30am to 1pm. Visit the #RFS website: rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm. If you're in QLD visit: fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Inci….
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Bush Fire Information Points will be set up today to provide community members with information for: Tenterfield Fires: Coles Carpark, Cnr of Rouse St & Miles St Tenterfield from 11:30am-4pm Ogilbie Rd Fire: NSW SES Tabulam Unit, 8603 Bruxner Hwy Tabulam from 11:30am-1:30pm
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As of 6pm, there are 39 fires burning across the state, with 13 not yet contained. There are currently over 600 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. For more info: rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm 📸 Rifle Range Rd Fire (Tenterfield LGA)
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Advice: Ogilive Rd Fire, Tabulam (Tenterfield LGA) - Monitor Conditions Crews are conducting a backburn in the vicinity of Bulldog Road to strengthen the southern containment line. There will be an increase in smoke and fire activity as these operations are undertaken. #RFS
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After more than two months supporting US fire agencies across 12 different states, the RFS LAT has now finished her contract. During this period, she conducted more than 255 drops across 84 fires, delivering more than 3.6 million litres of retardant.
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Advice: Gap Creek Fire (Tenterfield LGA) Monitor Conditions Waterbombing aircraft are working to slow the spread of the fire burning between Plains Station Rd & Ogilivie Rd in a westerly direction towards Ogilivie Rd. The cause and origin of this fire is under investigation.
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Bush Fire Information Points will be set up today, Wednesday 23 September, to provide community members with information on several fires burning across the Tenterfield area. Please see below for the information point locations.
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Cheviot Hills Fire: ✅Drake Lunatic Hotel, 7710 Bruxner Hwy Drake Village between 12pm-1pm Ogilvie Rd Fire: ✅Tabulam Family Mart, 20 Court St, Tabulam between 1:30pm-3pm
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Mount Lindsay Fire: ✅Legume Community Hall, Acacia Avenue, Legume between 12:30pm-2:30pm ✅Liston RFS Shed, 2 Stanthorpe St Liston between 3pm-4pm
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#RFS firefighters are conducting a backburn north of Drake Village in an effort to contain the Cheviot Hills Road Fire (Tenterfield LGA). These operations will result in an increase in fire activity and smoke in the area. Motorists in the area should drive to the conditions.
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A bush fire information point will be set up today, Tuesday 22 September, to provide community members with information on the Rifle Range Road Fire. #RFS The information point will be located at the: ✅ Gilgai General Store, 9 Marsh St, Gilgai from 12 noon - 3pm
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As of 6pm, there are 71 fires burning across the state, with 32 not yet contained. There are currently over 700 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. For more info: rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
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Emergency Warning: Clarence Way Fire, Whiteman Creek A bush fire is burning in the Whitman Creek area. If you're near Whiteman Creek, Clarence Way, Greberts Road, Stockyard Creek Road, you are in danger. Seek shelter now. It is too late to leave. rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informat…
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Updated: 5:36pm - Due to easing conditions across the fireground, the alert level has now been downgraded to Advice. The fire continues to burn in a westerly direction. Those in the vicinity of the fire should continue to monitor conditions.
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Advice: Westrac Dr Fire, Tomago (Port Stephen LGA) Firefighters continue their work to contain a fire burning in the vicinity of Westrac Dr and Tomago Rd, Tomago. Crews are now undertaking backburning operations to help contain the fire. For more info: rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informat…
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Watch & Act: Rifle Range Rd Fire, Inverell A fire is burning near Rifle Range Rd, Inverell. Burning in multiple directions, those near Elsmore Rd, Stannifer Rd, Old Stannifer Rd, Stannifer township, Gilgai township and Bundarra Rd should Prepare Now. rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-informat…
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Updated: 4:40pm - Due to easing conditions, the fire has now been downgraded to an Advice alert level. There is still significant smoke visible in the area. Those in the vicinity of the fire should continue to monitor conditions and stay up to date with the latest information.
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Watch & Act: Westrac Dr Fire, Tomago (Port Stephen LGA) A grass fire burning in the vicinity of Westrac Dr, Tomago. The fire is burning in a NE direction towards Masonite Rd. If you are in the vicinity of Tomago Rd and Masonite Rd you should prepare now. rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm
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Updated: 3:27pm - Firefighters have gained the upper hand on the fire. The fire has now been downgraded to Advice. Those in the vicinity should continue to monitor conditions.
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