North Gundagai Rural Fire Brigade

31/10/2026

In accordance with the South West Slopes Bush Fire Risk Management Plan, Issuing of fire permits within the Cootamundra Gundagai and Hilltops LGA's will be suspended as of the 1st of December 2026 until the 31st of January 2027.

If you wish to undertake any burning on your property, please ensure this is completed prior to the 1st of December 2026.

28/10/2026

House Fire – Tumblong – 28/10/26

Shortly before 8:30pm tonight, local emergency services were called to a reported house fire at Tumblong.

On arrival, crews found the homeowner and NSW Rural Fire Service had already extinguished the majority of the fire. Fire damage was contained to approximately a quarter of the home, with fire extending into the roof space.

FRNSW crews wearing breathing apparatus (BA) conducted an extensive search of the fire-damaged areas and worked to extinguish remaining hot spots to ensure the scene was safe.

Thankfully, all occupants were accounted for, with minor smoke inhalation reported.

A great effort by the homeowner and RFS crews in getting the fire under control before FRNSW arrived.

NSW RFS South West Slopes Zone
Gundagai South Rural Fire Brigade
North Gundagai Rural Fire Brigade
Tumblong Bushfire Brigade
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Fire and Rescue NSW Tumut 467 Station

19/10/2026

There are simple things you can do to make sure you use fire safely on your property and avoid becoming the fire risk to your community.

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

Midnight Tonight the Bushfire Danger Period begins 1st October

Burning off on your property? Heavy Penalties may apply for failure to follow the below rules.

Requirements all year round
• You must notify your neighbours and NSW RFS at least 24 hours before you light up.
• If burning building waste or a structure, you must obtain a permit from NSW RFS and may be required to obtain approval from council.
• If burning off inside the town limits of Boorowa, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Harden or Young, you are required to obtain a permit from your local FRNSW station.
• You must have permission from the landowner before undertaking any burning, this includes roadsides and other vacant land.

Requirements during the Bush Fire Danger Period (1st of October to 31st of March)
• All the above conditions plus:
• You are required to obtain a permit from the NSW RFS for any burning on your property outside the town limits of Boorowa, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Harden or Young.
• Permits to burn are suspended on days with a fire danger rating of High or above.
• Issuing of permits is suspended across the Cootamundra Gundagai and Hilltops LGA during December and January each year.

Links
Notification of your intent to burn: https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=9e19819bc361f1d04a9cdc31150131ad
Apply for a fire permit (NSW RFS): https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=578b27b4c360b1104a9cdc311501313e
Apply for a fire permit (FRNSW): https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=200

25/09/2026

Incident Call- AFA

This morning 8:10am Nth Gundagai was paged to an AFA alongside Gundagai Fire Station 313

Nth Gundagai has returned to station after no further resources were required

12/09/2026

02/09/2026

16/05/2026

🚒 MULTIPLE FIRE CALLS – SOUTH GUNDAGAI - 16/5/26🚒

Crews responded to multiple calls to separate properties today reporting fires within town which were later identified as bonfires / yard fires.

All calls were made by concerned neighbours who believed the fires may have been house fires or out-of-control burns.

This is an important reminder that if you are conducting any burning activities in town, please notify your neighbours beforehand so they are aware and do not become unnecessarily concerned.

If your fire becomes unsafe or starts to spread, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Gundagai South Rural Fire Brigade
North Gundagai Rural Fire Brigade

11/05/2026

North Gundagai RFS annual general meeting tonight 6pm at the Gundagai RSL Club. All members and potential new members welcome.