Inverell Rural Fire Brigade

05/10/2026

Did you put your fire out?
Put it out. Soak it. Stir it. Check it.

DID YOU CAMP THIS LONG WEEKEND?

Before you pack up and leave your campsite, make sure your campfire is completely out and cold.

- Use plenty of WATER to put your fire out.
- Don’t just bury it, hot coals can stay hidden underground and potentially reignite.

Pour water over the fire, stir the ashes and coals, then add more water until everything is cool to the touch.

Before you leave, take that extra few minutes to make sure your fire is well and truly out.

Put it out. Soak it. Stir it. Check it.

04/10/2026

Firefighters are continuing to work to contain a fire burning along Yetman Road at Wallangra.

With firefighters, helicopters, and bulldozers operating close to the roadway, motorists are urged to slow down and drive to the conditions.

As the situation remains dynamic, Yetman Road may be closed at short notice.

The firefighting operation is expected to continue for several hours. Please avoid the area if possible and allow emergency services to work safely.

04/10/2026

Updated at 5pm: Firefighters supported by aircraft and heavy plant have worked hard all afternoon and the Yetman Road Fire is now contained. Smoke will still be visible over the coming hours and crews will continue to patrol the fire.

Firefighters are working to contain a bush fire burning in the Wallangra area. The fire is burning in a southerly direction towards Yetman Road. 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.

Yetman Road is currently being impacted by smoke. Drivers are urged to slow down, drive to the conditions, and use caution in the area.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

27/09/2026

Today, Sunday 27th September 2026

Inverell responded to assist Delungra Rural Fire Brigade with reports of a machinery fire just outside of Delungra.

Inverell 1 and Inverell 7 assisted to extinguish a grass fire and multiple other objects on the property.

Great work crews!

26/09/2026

🛑Fire permits are suspended until further notice for Inverell LGA

What this means for you:
Do not light or continue to burn under a suspended permit.

Breeches will be investigated and may incur fines or prosecutions.

Escaped fires could threaten lives and property and have serious consequences.

Please understand and help us keep the community safe!

🛑 Fire permits in the Inverell and Tenterfield LGAs have been suspended‼
With fires already burning and fire danger increasing, do not light or continue a burn under a suspended permit.

Breaches will be investigated and could lead to fines or prosecution. If a fire escapes, it could threaten lives and property and bring more serious consequences. Please help keep further fire out of the landscape.🚒🚫⚠️

25/09/2026

After a long 7 days, this morning the R***e Range Road Fire has been declared as under control!

Fantastic effort from local brigades and brigades from other areas!

24/09/2026

R***e Range Road Fire update

23/09/2026

There is rain on the fireground!

It rained! One of the neighbours measured almost 22mm! Hopefully this is the end of the R***e Range Rd Fire. Inverell Rural Fire Brigade NSW RFS Northern Tablelands District NSW Rural Fire Service

22/09/2026

Firefighters, supported by aircraft and heavy plant, are actively working to strengthen containment lines at the fire burning in the Brodies Plains area.
While weather conditions appear to be easing, residents must remain vigilant. Conditions can change rapidly, so monitor the Hazards Near Me app continuously for updates, review your bushfire survival plan, and know what action you will take if the threat increases. NSW RFS Northern Tablelands District Inverell Rural Fire Brigade NSW Rural Fire Service Thanks to the many RFS brigades and other emergency services/ agencies that are contributing. Fire and Rescue NSW VRA Rescue NSW - Inverell NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and many more!!

22/09/2026

🔥R***e Range Fire update🔥

Today, Inverell crews continued to work hard to strengthen containment lines with assistance from heavy plant and aircraft.

Over the last five days our local crews have been out non stop fighting the R***e Range Fire. To say we are proud of them is an understatement, we are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team protecting our community.

Our neighbouring brigades have also worked equally as hard and we are very grateful for the assistance Elsmore Rural Fire Brigade, Stannifer and Gilgai Rural Fire Brigades.

Our crew are exhausted and will enjoy some hard earned rest as crews from other areas come to assit us.

A huge thank you to our amazing community for all your support over the last few days 🧡