🚨 Fire alarm at Bega Cheese factory quickly contained by FRNSW

A fire alarm at the Bega Cheese factory on Ridge Street in Bega was swiftly attended to and resolved by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026. The incident, which triggered a response from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), was classified as a Fire Alarm and quickly brought under control.

According to the latest update from the RFS, there was no actual fire at the premises and the affected area was zero hectares. The incident occurred in the Bega Valley local government area. FRNSW confirmed the situation was contained, ensuring minimal disruption to the well-known local Bega Cheese operations.

The Bega Cheese factory is a significant landmark in the region, and its operations are vital to the local economy. This incident highlights the swift response capabilities of emergency services in the Bega Valley. For more information on RFS alerts and incidents, visit the NSW RFS Incidents page.