Forestry Corporation Conducts 991-Hectare Planned Burn in Nundle State Forest
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently listed as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The alert level is currently classified as a Planned Burn, and the situation is reported as under control.
Affected Areas
The activity is centered at Hanging Rock State Forest, specifically along Forest Way in Hanging Rock (2340). This location falls within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Tamworth Council Area should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction activities. As the fire is currently under control, individuals are advised to stay informed by monitoring updates from the Forestry Corporation of NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction operation covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Active fire is present within the designated zone as part of the planned burn process.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is ongoing but remains under the control of the responsible agency.
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