A WATCH and act warning has been issued for a bushfire burning out of control near Deniliquin.
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The alert was issued in the early hours of this morning as firefighters from the Rural Fire Service responded to the blaze burning about seven kilometres south of Deniliquin and to the east of the Cobb Highway.
NSW Rural Fire Service stated that a westerly wind change has moved across the fireground pushing the fire towards the Edwards River.
The bushfire has, so far, burnt about 1000 hectares.
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Waterbombing aircraft will be sent this morning to assist in the firefighting efforts.
People are advised to keep an eye on the Fires Near Me app for updates with the current watch and act status.
Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
