Hazard Reduction Burn: 41-Hectare Planned Fire Under Control in Bega Valley
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 41-hectare hazard reduction burn at Monterey Road in Glenbog. The fire is currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn. The activity is classified as a "Planned Burn" and is currently listed as under control. This is a managed fire operation intended to reduce fuel loads in the area.
Affected Areas
The burn is specifically located at Monterey Road, Glenbog, situated within the Bega Valley council area. Residents in the immediate vicinity of Glenbog may see smoke or fire activity associated with this operation.
What You Should Do
As the fire is currently classified as under control by the responsible agency, no emergency action is required. However, residents and travelers in the Bega Valley area should remain aware of the activity and monitor local conditions if smoke impacts visibility on nearby roads.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 41 hectares. The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency on-site, and the fire status remains under control.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 23, 2026, at 3:34 PM. The operation is part of ongoing hazard reduction efforts in the region.
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