NSW RFS - Glenreagh Fire Brigade

28/09/2026

Firefighters from NSW RFS, National Parks and State Forests are continuing to work on multiple firegrounds around the Clarence Valley with rain and cooler conditions today assisting efforts.

For more information on fires in the local area please check the Hazards Near Me app.

We have received 5.8mm of rain at the Grafton Airport, what rain have you received? Let us know how much and what locality below.

21/09/2026

05/09/2026

Our crew have been out at the Coutts crossing, Shannondale Rd Fire. Fire season is upon us so please make sure you have prepared your homes and have your fire plan sorted.

If you don't have a fire plan in place yet or your property is not bushfire ready, please reach out and we can send you some information to help you. :)

Photos courtesy of Glenreagh Brigade member Andrew P.

05/09/2026

Lots of smoke in the area at the moment! 🤔 Where's it coming from?

You can find out and stay informed with real-time alerts for bush fires and other emergencies in your area. Use the Hazards Near Me app to set a Watch Zone and get notified about incidents near the places that matter most to you.

19/08/2026

🚨 FRIDAY NIGHT RAFFLES - NSW RFS - Glenreagh Fire Brigade SELLING! 🚒

Our local RFS legends are on raffle duty this Friday night! Come down, grab some tickets and support the crew who are always there when our community needs them.

Tickets on sale from 6:30PM

04/08/2026

⚠️ ATTENTION LANDHOLDERS 10ha or larger ⚠️
There are still a couple of spots left in the Glenreagh Hotspots Workshop. Please book in by cob Wednesday 5th August 2026.

You can still register online via the link, or if your having trouble, give one of these guys a call:
Peter Fitzsimmons RFS Hotspots Officer- 0436 377 037
Kevin Taylor NCC Hotspot Ecologist-
665 565 39

26/07/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE to all landholders who undertake burning activities. Due to current and forecast conditions the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in the CLARENCE VALLEY LGA will now commence on 1 AUGUST 2026.

From Saturday 1 August 2026 landholders are required to obtain a FIRE SAFETY PERMIT from the NSW Rural Fire Service before undertaking any burning activities. Permits are free of charge and can be applied for online via our public website https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=578b27b4c360b1104a9cdc311501313e or by calling the Clarence Valley Fire Control Centre on 02 6644 5135.

Landholders who wish to conduct burning on their properties are still required to ensure they have the necessary environmental approvals (if required). Landholders must also notify the RFS and their neighbours at least 24 hours prior to conducting any burning. For more information regarding notifications and safe burning practices visit our website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

26/07/2026

Glenreagh Timber Festival 2026
Part 3- photos, courtesy of Tracey Rodda.

Glenreagh Timber Festival

25/07/2026

Glenreagh Timber Festival - 2026
Part 2- photos
These photos are courtesy of Tamika Rollans. Thankyou for your support on the day :)

Glenreagh Timber Festival

25/07/2026

Glenreagh Timber Festival - 2026
Part 1- photos
Some very enthusiastic potential fire fighters in the community, some legendary volunteers packing goodie bags and making sure everyone was looked after and had fun on the day.

Glenreagh Timber Festival