A tragic fire incident occurred at the Nimmitabel Caravan Park last week, impacting a much loved resident, and prompting a swift response from local emergency services. On Wednesday, March 12, at approximately 8:49 am, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD) received an alert regarding a fire in the park. Rural […]
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Combined Effort Sees Successful Hazard Reduction Burn in Kosciuszko National Park
In a collective effort to safeguard communities and preserve natural habitats, the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and crews from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) Snowy Monaro District successfully conducted a major hazard reduction burn in Kosciuszko National Park. The operation, dubbed “Thatchers Hole Hazard Reduction” (HR), took […]
Crews Swiftly Contain Fires South of Cooma
Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews from the New South Wales RFS Snowy Monaro District (NSWRFS-SMD) demonstrated their rapid response capabilities as they successfully contained two fires on Saturday March 8, one near Maffra and another close to Cooma Airport. PHOTO: The pine trees at Snowy River Way Maffra will be monitored for residual heat CREDIT […]