Forestry Corporation Conducts 994-Hectare Planned Burn in Hanging Rock State Forest
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A 994-hectare hazard reduction burn is currently under control at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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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
A hazard reduction operation is currently underway at Pulfords Road in the Nundle State Forest area. The alert, issued by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, identifies this as a planned burn. The current status of the fire is listed as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The activity is concentrated in the Hanging Rock State Forest along Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340). This location is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
As this is a planned hazard reduction burn under the control of the Forestry Corporation of NSW, residents in the Tamworth Council Area should be aware of the smoke and activity in the Hanging Rock State Forest region. No emergency action is currently required as the status is under control.
Expected Conditions
The planned burn encompasses a total area of 994 hectares. The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency managing the site and monitoring the hazard reduction.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 13, 2026, at 14:21. The operation is ongoing but remains under the control of the responsible agency.
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