Breaking: Emergency warning issued as fire threatens homes in northern NSW
The threat to homes from a grass fire near Uralla, NSW, has decreased after the Rural Fire Service downgraded the emergency alert. The fire, which burned approximately 19 hectares, was initially a significant concern but is now under control. Firefighters remain on standby to protect properties as conditions continue to be monitored.
- ▪The Rural Fire Service downgraded the emergency alert for a grass fire near Uralla to Advice status.
- ▪The fire burned through an area of about 19 hectares under gusty winds, but no damage has been reported so far.
- ▪Firefighters and water bombing aircraft were deployed to help contain the flames and protect nearby properties.
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Threat to homes eases as fire near Uralla in NSW downgradedBy Bruce MacKenzie, Claire Simmonds and Digby WerthmullerABC New EnglandTopic:BushfiresWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:27pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:27pmWed 29 Apr 2026 at 4:27pmLoading...abc.net.au/news/uralla-emergency-fire/106622188Link copiedShareShare articleThe threat posed to homes by a grass fire burning on the state's Northern Tablelands has eased after reaching Emergency level earlier today.The Rural Fire Service (RFS) downgraded its Emergency alert to Advice status for a blaze burning near homes in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully on the western edge of Uralla, between Armidale and Tamworth.The RFS advised people in the areas of Leece Road, Quartz Gully Road and Wilkens Street to monitor conditions and stay up to date in case the…
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