🚨 Fire Alarm at Bega Cheese Factory Prompts Emergency Response

Emergency services were called to the Bega Cheese factory on Ridge Street, Bega, on Saturday evening following a fire alarm activation. Fire and Rescue NSW attended the scene at approximately 19:42 on April 11, 2026.

While the alarm was raised, reports indicate that there was no active fire at the location, and the size of any potential incident was recorded as 0 hectares. The incident occurred within the Bega Valley Local Government Area.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) website, which tracks incidents across the state, listed the status as 'Responding' and the type as 'Fire Alarm'. Further details on the cause of the alarm have not been released.

Bega Cheese is a significant local employer and a prominent landmark in the Bega community. The quick response from emergency services ensured a swift assessment of the situation.