A fire at Walgett Shire Council’s Burren Junction Land Fill site on the weekend is mysterious and is being investigated.

A Rural Fire Service brigade and council workers travelled nearly an hour to the extinguish a small blaze which was controlled quickly on Sunday 17 August.

Agencies are also investigating a house fire in Warren on Saturday 16 August.

A spokesperson for Walgett Shire Council told the Western Plains App hot ashes left by a resident could have sparked a small fire.

‘’Council has been unable to establish the cause of the fire, however, we caution residents on practices surrounding disposal of ashes from wood fires and combustion heaters at the Landfill during the winter season.

"Ashes should be completely cooled prior to disposal.’’

The fire caused no damage and was contained within the premises.

Council and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) were continuing to monitor the facility with possible showers today expected to resolve the issue.

‘’Frequent monitoring is being undertaken and the facility will be reopened as quickly as practicable once the landfill is deemed safe for facility users.

"Further updates will be available via Council’s website and social media pages,’’ the council spokesperson said.

‘’Residents are encouraged to dispose of their waste at alterative approved disposal locations.

Crews well prepared at Warren. [IMAGE: NSW Fire & Rescue]

Warren house fire

 Meanwhile 12:30pm on Saturday 16 August, Western Slopes 2 NSW Fire and Rescue coordinated a response to a house fire in Warren.

A number of crews from the Rural Fire Service and NSW Fire and Rescue attended the blaze witnessing thick smoke.

No one was inside the home at the time.

A spokesperson said it was remarkable to see how quickly and professionally the teams from multiple agencies responded.

"Fire and Rescue NSW Station 491 Warren with Trangie NSW Fire & Rescue 465 Station, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 401 Narromine, NSW Police, Ambulance, Warren HQ Rural Fire Brigade Essential Energy, and local partners worked together to bring the fire under control and keep everyone safe.

"A reminder to everyone: Make sure your smoke alarms are working and tested regularly. They save lives by giving you time to escape in an emergency."

NSW Fire Rescue is still investigating the cause of the fire.