Forestry Corporation Conducts 97-Hectare Hazard Reduction Burn in Burrawan Plantation

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales

A 97-hectare planned hazard reduction burn is underway at Burrawan Plantation in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, currently reported as under control by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

Alert Details

Type: Hazard Reduction (Planned Burn)
Issued by: Forestry Corporation of NSW
Status: Under control
Alert Level: Planned Burn

Affected Areas

The hazard reduction activity is located at the Burrawan Plantation (identified as HRB_PEP_BUR014_016_2026) within the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area.

What You Should Do

The Forestry Corporation of NSW reports that the fire is currently under control. Residents in the vicinity of the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area should be aware of the planned burn activity in the Burrawan Plantation area.

Expected Conditions

  • Fire: Yes
  • Size: 97 hectares
  • Type: Controlled hazard reduction burning

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 16, 2026, at 3:38 PM. The operation is currently active but remains under the control of the responsible agency.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice