Breaking: Emergency warning issued as fire threatens homes in northern NSW
An emergency warning has been issued for a grass fire threatening homes near Uralla on the NSW Northern Tablelands, with residents advised to seek shelter immediately. The fire, covering approximately 19 hectares, is moving westward under windy conditions and has prompted a water-bombing helicopter deployment. Firefighters are on site working to contain the blaze, which is burning close to residential properties and poses a risk of spot fires due to ember attacks.
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Emergency warning issued as fire threatens homes near Uralla in NSWBy Bruce MacKenzie, Claire Simmonds and Digby WerthmullerABC New EnglandTopic:Bushfires1h ago1 hours agoWed 29 Apr 2026 at 6:27amA fire is threatening homes in Uralla, in the NSW Northern Tablelands. (Supplied: Sophie Davies)abc.net.au/news/uralla-emergency-fire/106622188Link copiedShareShare articlePeople living near a grass fire burning on the state's Northern Tablelands have been told it is too late to leave and urged to seek shelter.The Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an emergency warning for a blaze burning near homes in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully on the western edge of Uralla, between Armidale and Tamworth.The RFS says people in the areas of Leece Road, Quartz Gully Road and Wilkens Street are at risk…
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