Controlled Burn Off Underway at Coopers Shoot Road in Byron Council Area

Source: NSW RFS · Byron Shire, New South Wales

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has reported a controlled burn off at Coopers Shoot Road. The fire is currently under control with no reported spread.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Byron Shire, New South Wales
Issued
April 1, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

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Alert Details

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has issued an update regarding fire activity at Coopers Shoot Road, Coopers Shoot. The incident is classified as a "Burn off" and is currently listed with a status of "Under control."

Affected Areas

The activity is localized to Coopers Shoot Road within the Coopers Shoot area (postcode 2479). This incident is located within the Byron Council area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the immediate vicinity should be aware that this is a managed burn off. As the situation is currently under control, no emergency actions are required at this time. Monitor the NSW RFS website for any changes in status.

Expected Conditions

The fire is currently reported at a size of 0 hectares. As a controlled burn off, conditions are being managed by the responsible agency to prevent unintended spread.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 17, 2026, at 8:48 AM. The incident remains under control by the Rural Fire Service.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service has reported a controlled burn off at Coopers Shoot Road. The fire is currently under control with no reported spread.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Byron Shire, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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