Forestry Corporation of NSW Conducts 991-Hectare Hazard Reduction Burn in Hanging Rock State Forest
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A 991-hectare planned 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
An emergency alert has been issued for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The operation is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The current alert level is classified as a Planned Burn, and the fire status is reported as under control.
Affected Areas
The hazard reduction activity is located at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340) within the Hanging Rock State Forest. This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Hanging Rock and Tamworth regions should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction operation. As the fire is currently under control, individuals are advised to monitor local conditions and stay informed through official Forestry Corporation of NSW updates.
Expected Conditions
The operation involves an active fire covering approximately 991 hectares. No specific wind or temperature data was provided in the source, but the fire is confirmed as part of a controlled hazard reduction effort.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is ongoing with the status maintained as under control.
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