Local firefighters are working to contain a grass fire just outside of Inverell along the Gwydir Highway.
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Emergency services were alerted to the blaze before 1pm today (May 25) and within minutes responded.
White smoke is billowing out of bush land which can be seen as close to town as the abattoirs.
Due to dry conditions, a quick response was necessary to ensure the fire did not spread to nearby homes.
It is unclear at present how the blaze, located on the side of the highway, started.
The fire is currently marked as out of control on the Fires Near Me App.
Police are on the scene, along with State Emergency Services personnel.
At current, the highway is open and traffic are being urged to continue with caution.
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