Forestry Corporation Conducts 3,043-Hectare Hazard Reduction Burn in Wedding Bells State Forest
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A 3,043-hectare planned hazard reduction burn is currently under control in the Wedding Bells State Forest, approximately 8 kilometers north-northwest of Woolgoolga.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert regarding a planned hazard reduction burn in the Wedding Bells State Forest. The operation is currently classified as a "Planned Burn" and is reported to be under control.
Affected Areas
The hazard reduction activity is located at Taylors Road, approximately 8 kilometers north-northwest of Woolgoolga. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Coffs Harbour council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga regions should be aware of the ongoing operation. As the fire is currently listed as under control, residents are advised to monitor conditions and stay informed through official Forestry Corporation of NSW updates.
Expected Conditions
The operation involves an active fire covering a total area of 3,043 hectares. While the fire is under control, smoke may be visible in the vicinity of Taylors Road and the surrounding Wedding Bells State Forest region.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 16, 2026, at 8:32 PM. The hazard reduction burn is currently active and remains under the supervision of the responsible agency.
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