🚒 RFS Responds to Fire Incident at Braeside, Cambewarra

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is currently responding to a fire incident at a property in Cambewarra. The incident, located at Braeside, 66 Main Road, Cambewarra, was reported to the RFS with a 'Responding' status as of 00:23 on October 26, 2025.

According to the RFS incident report, the 'TYPE' of incident is listed as 'Other', but explicitly states 'FIRE: Yes'. This classification often indicates a fire that isn't a broad bush or grass fire, such as a structure fire, vehicle fire, or other localised blaze, to which the RFS regularly provides support. The current size of the incident is reported as 0 hectares, suggesting an early stage of response or a contained fire.

The RFS plays a vital role in the Shoalhaven Council area, which encompasses approximately 4660 km² and has a significant portion identified as Bush Fire Prone Land. While their primary function is bushfire suppression, the NSW RFS, as the world's largest volunteer fire service with over 70,000 members, responds to a broad spectrum of emergencies. These include structural fires, vehicle accidents, and various other incidents across rural and regional NSW, attending around 30,000 incidents annually.

The 'Responding' status signifies that firefighters have been dispatched and are actively travelling to the scene to assess and manage the situation. Residents in Cambewarra and surrounding areas are always encouraged to stay informed of local emergencies through official NSW RFS channels, such as the 'Fires Near Me' app or their website, for real-time updates and advice.

This incident occurs during a period where parts of New South Wales, including the Illawarra/Shoalhaven region, have experienced elevated fire danger due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. Just days prior, extreme fire danger forecasts were issued, and total fire bans declared across several districts, highlighting the ongoing risk in the region.