Fire Incidents

There is a bush fire burning in the **Goulburn River National Park in the Merriwa River valley** area. The fire is currently more than 7,139 hectares in size and is being controlled. The alert level for this fire has been downgraded to Advice as conditions on the fireground ease.

A grass fire is burning in the **Beni** area, on both sides of **Dunedoo Rd/Golden Highway**. The alert level for this fire has been downgraded to Advice as conditions ease on the fireground.

A Watch and Act is in place for residents in **Crawford River** along **Emu Creek Road**, south of **Booral Road**. Smoke may be noticeable across the fireground overnight, drifting south to Sydney, similar to conditions yesterday (Thursday 4 December).

The fire burning in **Burrangong** has been contained. RFS crews will patrol the fireground overnight to ensure the fire remains contained and mop up any hotspots ahead of hot conditions and High fire danger forecast for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December.

Due to the increased risk of fire, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) is requesting harvest operators immediately stop and check local weather conditions before deciding whether it is safe to continue harvesting in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs): * Bland * Temora * Wagga Wagga * Coolamon * Junee * Lockhart * Edward River * Murray River * Murrumbidgee * Albury * Federation * Berrigan * Greater Hume * Carrathool * Griffith * Hay * Leeton * Narrandera