Police are asking for any information as they search for a suspected fire bug in Moree after eight fires were started in one night.
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Posted inFire, Narrabri
Narrabri’s boost to emergency services on track
A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Posted inFire, Liverpool Plains Shire
Liverpool Range RFS volunteers honoured for more than 1,000 years of combined service
More than 40 Liverpool Range RFS volunteers will be recognised for a combined 1,050 years of service. Read more here.
Posted inFire, Local News
New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
Posted inFire, Hillgrove
Community-first response contains Hillgrove bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
Posted inFire, Local News
Bush fire danger eases for some
The Bush Fire Danger Period is coming to a close across the Upper Hunter, Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah, however, nearby areas including Narrabri, Gwydir, and Moree Plains will remain under restrictions until the end of April
Posted inFire, Glen Innes
Hundreds of firefighters converge on Glen Innes for major training exercise
Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff will sharpen their firefighting and emergency response capability at the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground this weekend.
Posted inFire, Local News
NSW Government responds to Bushfire Inquiry reforms
The NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
Plan to protect livestock during bushfire season
Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Posted inBundarra, Fire, What's on
Bundarra to host major RFS training exercise this weekend
Bundarra will host the New England District Exercise, a coordinated training event involving Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the region, this weekend.