Cobar Shire council General Manager Peter Vlatko says a fire which broke out on Saturday 31 January at the local tip is nothing to be alarmed about.

He says quick action to douse it was it was a tribute to local council workers together with help from Cobar Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue.

 Mr Vlatko said the tip is closed now but action is being taken.

"There is nothing suspicious about it, it was not lit by vandals.," he told the Western Plains Appp.

‘’It was caused by smouldering ashes and this has happened at other facilities because of the extreme weather we have been receiving.

‘’It gives us the opportunity to look into it and other preventive measures to make community safe.

‘’Garbage collection including skip bin collection has not been impacted at this stage."

The fire happened around 7pm on Saturday and NSW Fire and Rescue's Kevin Smith said it was impossible to determine what caused it to ignite.

IMAGE: Cobar Shire Council

''In landfill you have to expect the unexpected," he said.

''I have been to a bunch of landfill fires so no one knows whats above or below ground or what materials might have caused it.''

Commercial operators are contacting Cobar Shire Council to arrange entry by appointment.

Mr Vlatko outlined the latest to keep community safe.

Council has placed skip bins near the Council Depot for residents’ use.

• General household waste only

• NO large items

• NO pallets

• NO bricks

He said community cooperation helps keep everyone safe and ensures these facilities remain available for everyone.