FIREFIGHTERS are still battling to gain control of a large bushfire burning north of Dubbo.
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The 2834 hectare fire is burning in the Goonoo State Forest and is currently listed as 'being controlled.
It is known as the Mirrie Road, Boomley fire on the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Fires Near Me website.
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The fire is burning north of Elong Elong and west of Dunedoo and fire activity is easing across the fireground.
On Thursday morning the large blaze was threatening around 15 properties, with firefighters working to protect these assets.
People in the Boomley or Elong Elong areas are urged to monitor conditions on Fires Near Me.
The fire danger for the Dubbo Regional Council area is low-moderate on Friday with the temperature predicted to reach 35 degrees.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
