Fire and Rescue NSW Station 472 Turvey Park

08/06/2026

27/05/2026

🚨House fire🚨

Today, Wednesday, the 27th of May, Fire and Rescue NSW received multiple triple zero calls (000) to a house alight in Ashmont.

On arrival, firefighters were faced with a large amount of smoke issuing from a single level house.

Firefighters gained entry and were fronted with thick smoke and intense heat. They made their way towards the rear of the house and found a hallway and bedroom totally involved in fire.

After a short time, the fire was brought under control, and overhaul operations commenced.

Unfortunately, the house sustained major smoke ,fire, and water damage.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 480 Wagga Wagga
Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3
NSW Police Force
NSW Ambulance

26/05/2026

19/05/2026

🏡 Home fire safety checks 🏡

Did you know that Fire and Rescue NSW offer 100% free home fire safety checks.

This service allows firefighters to come into your home and check to see if it is safe, especially for the winter months.

🔥 Do you have a fire extinguisher? 🔥
🔥 Do you have a home fire escape plan? 🔥
🔥 Do you have an emergency meeting place? 🔥
🔥 Do you know if your smoke alarm is working? 🔥

If your smoke alarm is 10 years or older, you and your family is at risk and it needs to be replaced.

Our firefighters can replace and test if they are working and are positioned correctly.

A working smoke alarm saves lives.

Contact our station today to book in your home fire safety visit.

Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3

15/05/2026

Our firefighter’s have found some lost property from our recent open day, if this item is belongs to you please contact our station.

07/05/2026

🚒 Saturday 9th of May. 10am till 2pm we are open, see you there 🚒

02/05/2026

🔥Get ready Wagga Wagga!🔥

We are just 1 week away from opening our doors, we’re so excited to welcome all.

Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 480 Wagga Wagga

28/04/2026

🔥𝐇𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🔥

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont NSW
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: Saturday, 2 May 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🚒The NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW will be conducting a planned hazard reduction burn within Silverlight Reserve, Ashmont, located north of Red Hill Road.

🚕𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂
Motorists travelling on Olympic Highway, Sturt Highway, and Red Hill Road are advised to:
- Drive to the conditions
- Reduce speed
- Turn headlights on
- Keep windows closed

💨𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑🌧️
Forecast conditions indicate smoke will drift in a south-westerly direction, away from residential areas of Wagga Wagga. Rain is forecast for Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May which will assist with blacking out / mopping up.

ℹ️𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄ℹ️
Residents living within the Ashmont, Lloyd, San Isidore and surrounding areas are advised to:
- Keep doors and windows closed to minimise smoke entry
- Remove washing from clotheslines
- Ensure pets have access to sheltered areas
- Avoid entering the burn area for safety reasons
- If you have asthma or a respiratory condition, limit outdoor activity when smoke is present. If symptoms occur, use prescribed medication or seek medical advice.

City of Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee Local Health District Riverina Police District NSW RFS South Western Area Command Fire and Rescue NSW Zone Regional South 3