Firefighters are monitoring a bushfire near Cessnock that broke out yesterday afternoon. The fire started just before midday, about 4 …
Volunteer firefighter charged over allegedly deliberately lighting fires
A volunteer firefighter has been charged over allegedly deliberately lighting several bushfires in the Hunter region. Arson Unit detectives from …
About 60km of fire trails upgraded around Cessnock to better protect local area
A huge section of Cessnock bushland and associated properties will be better protected during bushfires, following the completion of a …
Fullerton Cove fire being controlled by NSW RFS
Strong westerlies have continued to cause a headache for firefighters trying to contain a bushfire at Fullerton Cove. More than …
Fire burns through nearly 50 hectares at Salamander Bay after threatening homes
A large bushfire at Salamander Bay has been brought under control overnight. Fire fighters from surrounding Fire and Rescue NSW …
New Bush Fire Danger Rating in place from today
The NSW Rural Fire Service has simplified the Fire Danger Rating System for the entire country in a bid to …
Bushfire Risk Management Plan for the Hunter up for comment
After a horrid 2019 bushfire season with the biggest forest fire in Australian history that threatened the edges of the …