🔥 Riverina Highway Grass Fire Under Control in Thurgoona

A grass fire that ignited on the Riverina Highway (B58) in Thurgoona has been successfully brought under control by the swift actions of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS). The incident, which occurred yesterday, January 25, 2026, saw approximately one hectare of grass affected.

The RFS, the primary agency responsible for managing bush and grass fires across New South Wales, responded to the blaze, confirming its status as 'under control' at 6:31 PM. An 'Advice' alert level was issued, indicating that while there was no immediate danger, residents should remain aware of the situation. The incident falls within the Albury Council area.

The Riverina Highway (B58) is a crucial arterial road, spanning 220 kilometres and serving as a vital transport link for the Riverina region, connecting communities like Thurgoona to Albury and other regional centres. Transport for NSW has also flagged future upgrades for the Albury corridor of the Riverina Highway to improve safety and efficiency, underscoring its significance to the area.

Thurgoona, like many regional areas, is designated as bushfire-prone land, with Albury City Council maintaining a Bush Fire Prone Land Map that identifies areas with vegetation, including grasslands, as having a medium to high risk for bushfire activity. Recent weeks have seen heightened fire activity in Thurgoona, with police investigating several suspicious grass fires in the area earlier in January, highlighting the ongoing vigilance required from the community.

Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution, especially during periods of increased fire danger, and to have a bushfire survival plan in place. For ongoing incident information, refer to the NSW RFS 'Fires Near Me' tool.