Advice Issued for 8-Hectare Grass Fire at Cox St in Yerong Creek

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Yerong Creek, NSW

The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek. The fire is currently under control.

Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an Advice level alert for a grass fire in the Yerong Creek area. The incident is currently classified as “Under control.”

Affected Areas

The fire is located at Cox St, Yerong Creek (2642). This incident falls within the Lockhart Council Area.

What You Should Do

The NSW Rural Fire Service has designated this incident at the Advice alert level. Residents in the Lockhart Council Area should be aware that the fire is currently under control and should continue to monitor the situation for any updates from the Rural Fire Service.

Expected Conditions

This is a grass fire that has reached a size of 8 hectares. There are no further details on weather conditions or spread at this time, as the fire is currently contained.

Timeline

The alert was updated on 18 Feb 2026 at 17:40. The fire status remains “Under control.”

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bushfire alerts alert about?
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an Advice level alert for an 8-hectare grass fire on Cox St in Yerong Creek. The fire is currently under control.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NSW RFS. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Yerong Creek, NSW. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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