Tarago Bushfire Brigade

05/02/2026

Total Fire Ban for our district today

A Total Fire Ban is in place today, Friday 6 February, for the Southern Ranges area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

10/01/2026

🚨 Bush Fire – Mayfield, Warri (Queanbeyan-Palerang LGA) 🔥
Advice – Stay Informed

A bush fire is burning near Warri, along the Kings Highway, and has now burnt through approximately 70 hectares.

✅ The fire remains at Advice level
🚒 Close to 100 firefighters are working to bring the fire under control
🚁 Supported by aviation resources and heavy plant machinery

🔥 Fire conditions remain erratic and challenging, with wind and heat making suppression difficult.

There is currently no threat to the community, but in these conditions, things can change quickly.

We ask all residents to stay alert and continue to monitor the fire through trusted sources:

Fires Near Me NSW app

www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Bush Fire Info Line: 1800 679 737

10/01/2026

*** Mayfield Road, Larbert***
There is a fire in the vicinity. Please give way to emergency services responding. If in the area, please monitor the situation and follow the advice of fire crews. This page does not provide emergency advice. Follow the advice of firefighters on the ground and monitor Fires Near Me / Hazards Near Me
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

Multiple Lake George units inc Boro1 and Boro 9, currently responding to fire in vicinity of Mayfield Rd Warri.
For updates please check Hazards Near Me.

09/01/2026

Extreme fire danger today and a total fire ban for our district

A Total Fire Ban is now in place, Saturday 10 January, for Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, Greater Hunter, Monaro Alpine, Southern and Central Ranges and the Southern Slopes. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

09/01/2026

ADVICE: Candlebark Road Fire, Bungonia (Goulburn Mulwaree LGA) - Monitor Conditions.
Firefighters are on scene at a bush fire burning north of Lumley Road, on the outskirts of the Bungonia Heights Estate, approximately 22km southeast of Goulburn. The fire is burning in scrubby bushland in an easterly direction. Those in the vicinity of Lumley Road should monitor conditions and stay up to date in case the situation changes.

Stay up to date, visit the Hazards Near Me app and website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

09/11/2025

On Saturday morning, we were called to a tree on fire caused by a lightning strike ⚡️🔥 Assisted by our colleagues from Currawang, we felled and cut the tree open to extinguish the fire. Remember to keep an eye out after summer storms!

29/09/2025

Recent fire at Sassafras, a timely reminder about fire safety as we move into the warmer months 🚒🔥

GRASS / SCRUB FIRE SASSAFRAS | This afternoon 7 RFS appliances responded to a grass and scrub fire at Sassafras.

The fire is believed to have started from careless fire management practices, therefore RFS legal process officers will undertake further inquiries.

Fortunately winds in the area were calm which resulted in a slower rate of spread, although the tussock grass created flame lengths of over 2m and contributed to the fire spread. A mix of large tankers and smaller strikers were deployed, this provided a strong weight of attack and the necessary mobility to get around the fire and contain it, before it caused any further damage.

Safe and legal burning is a landowners responsibility. If winds had been gusty, it is likely that the fire would have threatened property and live stock.

Know the rules. Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au


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04/06/2025

We don't mind hanging out at the The Loaded Dog hotel even if we are putting out a fire! The fire is now out and the building safe.

29/03/2025

Tarago Bushfire Brigade was paged to a motor vehicle accident last night in the Lake Bathurst area. Thankfully, all occupants walked away. The car was removed this morning. A timely reminder to take care on rural roads.

19/03/2025

*** Glenoval Rd, Lake Bathurst***

Crews are responding to reports of smoke sightings in the area. Updates to follow.

Update 2015hrs:
Crews have searched the area and were unable to locate a fire. The smoke is believed to be from hazard reduction burns north of Goulburn that has settled in low-lying areas due to a temperature inversion. Please call 000 to report a fire.

02/02/2025

A tragic outcome from the motor vehicle accident yesterday. Our hearts go out to loved ones.