Forestry Corporation Conducts 14-Hectare Planned Burn at Kiwarrak Plantation

Source: NSW RFS · Mid-Coast, New South Wales

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A planned hazard reduction burn is currently under control at Kiwarrak Plantation in the Mid-Coast Council area, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Mid-Coast, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

Alert Type: Planned Burn / Hazard Reduction
Issuing Agency: Forestry Corporation of NSW (via NSW RFS)
Current Status: Under control
Alert Level: Planned Burn

Affected Areas

The hazard reduction activity is located at the Kiwarrak Plantation (Reference: HRB_PEP_KIW002_2026) within the Mid-Coast Council area.

What You Should Do

The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency for this managed operation. As the fire is currently reported as under control, residents in the Mid-Coast Council area should remain aware of the activity in the Kiwarrak Plantation vicinity.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 14 hectares. Because the status is listed as under control, the fire is being managed within established boundaries.

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 17, 2026, at 3:10 PM (15:10). The operation is currently active and remains under control.

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A planned hazard reduction burn is currently under control at Kiwarrak Plantation in the Mid-Coast Council area, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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