Firefighters are controlling a large pile of mulch alight at Martin's Fertilizers.
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Photos supplied by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 511 Yass
The fire became alight about 4am on Wednesday morning.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 511 Yass and three Rural Fire Service brigades are on scene.
The pile is expected to burn for some time, NSW Rural Fire Service operational officer for the Southern Tablelands, Lachlan Gilchrist, said.
The fire is showing as 'being controlled' on the Fires Near Me app on Black Range Road, Yass.
There are no concerns of the fire becoming out of control, Mr Gilchrist said.
"It's well-contained, fortunately," he said.
A total fire ban is in place in the Yass Valley on Wednesday, with the fire danger rating very high.
Advice for residents
- General purpose hot works (such as welding, grinding or gas cutting or any activity that produces a spark or flame) are not to be done in the open.
- Wood or solid fuel barbecues are also banned.
- All fire permits are suspended on days of total fire ban.
- Further total fire ban rules are available on the NSW Rural Fire Service website.
- Residents can stay up-to-date on nearby fires by visiting www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information, by calling the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or by downloading the 'Fires Near Me' app for smart devices.
- Residents should report unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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