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

Source: NSW RFS · Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales

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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.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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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.

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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.
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