Fire and Rescue NSW Station 280 Dubbo

14/08/2026

07/08/2026

🔥 | Fire pits and chimney smoke!

Winter has arrived and locals are starting to use wood heaters or recreational fire pits. During the cooler months smoke will be present in the community from wood heaters and fire pits, however everyone can do their part to help keep air quality cleaner with these tips.

👍 Use dry, untreated wood in your wood heater or fire pit.
🧹 Be prepared and get your chimney cleaned.
🌙 Don’t let a fire smoulder overnight.
🪵 When using a wood heater ensure the air flue is open.
🍃 If you have green waste, please use your green-lid bin to dispose of it, do not burn it.

Smoke from wood heaters and recreational fire pits can cause breathing difficulties for vulnerable residents especially people prone to respiratory conditions such as asthma.

Enjoy your recreational fire pit or wood heaters responsibly and minimise smoke to ensure everyone can breathe easier this winter.

03/08/2026

Investigators are asking the public for information regarding the incident.

03/08/2026

Fire + Rescue NSW Station 280 Dubbo have had a busy start for August.

View Winter Fire Safety Tips at www.fire.nsw.gov.au

Footage shows the vehicle on its roof at the intersection of two major highways.

30/07/2026

Fire and Rescue NSW extends its condolences to the family and community of three people who have sadly died in a house fire at Wiley Park overnight.

Our fire investigators are working with NSW Police forensic officers to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

16/07/2026

14/07/2026