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Grass Fire Under Control Near WesTrac in Newcastle

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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A grass fire was reported near WesTrac in Newcastle on September 21, 2026. NSW Fire and Rescue received calls at 12:45 pm regarding the fire across Tomago Road, Graham Drive, and near Masonite Road. Five fire trucks were deployed to fight the blaze, with two more expected to arrive shortly. The NSW RFS advised people in the vicinity of Tomago Road and Masonite Road to prepare.

From dungogchronicle.com.au

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The fire was burning in a north-eastern direction towards Masonite Road. High temperatures, which exceeded 30 degrees Celsius, combined with wind gusts of up to 53 kilometres per hour, created challenging fire conditions.

From dungogchronicle.com.au

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  • NewcastleCity affected by the fire incident

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