Inverell Rural Fire Brigade

21/04/2026

This afternoon Inverell responded to a Bush fire on Thunderbolts way, Bundarra.
The crew worked alongside our neighbouring brigades to defend property's in the area and work toward containg the fire.

08/04/2026

07/04/2026

Tuesday 7th April
Inverell Rural Fire Brigade currently has crews on scene of a bushfire that is burning near Tingha. Our crews have been busy this afternoon alongside our neighbouring brigades working to contain the fire and protect multiple properties in the area.
Crews remain on scene to continue to work and strengthen containment lines alongside Elsmore Rural Fire Brigade Gilgai RFB, NSW RFS - Tingha Brigade, Tenterden RFB, Guyra RFB.

28/03/2026

The statutory bushfire danger period for all local government ares in Northern Tablelands, ends at midnight on March 31.

Landowners in Tenterfield, Glen Innes, and Inverell Rural Fire Districts who undertake vegetation pile burns after 31 March each year, do not require a fire safety permit - however you still have an obligation to notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before you commence burning.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and click on the NOTIFY portal. Significant fines can apply for not complying with these conditions.

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast for your local area. Bush and grass fires still occur in Autumn and Winter if conditions are conducive to the ignition and spread of fire. One ember can end it.

The statutory bushfire danger period for all local government ares in Northern Tablelands, ends at midnight on March 31.

Landowners in Tenterfield, Glen Innes, and Inverell Rural Fire Districts who undertake vegetation pile burns after 31 March each year, do not require a fire safety permit - however you still have an obligation to notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before you commence burning.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and click on the NOTIFY portal. Significant fines can apply for not complying with these conditions.

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast for your local area. Bush and grass fires still occur in Autumn and Winter if conditions are conducive to the ignition and spread of fire. One ember can end it.

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