Hazard Reduction Burn Alert in Woronora Dam Area
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A planned hazard reduction burn is underway in the Woronora Dam area, covering 269 hectares and managed by Water NSW, with the alert at a moderate severity.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Sutherland Area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the responsible agency as Water NSW. The effective time window is based on the publication date of 28/04/2026 10:27:00 PM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 08:27.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Woronora Dam Rd, Woronora Dam 2508, in the Sutherland Council Area.
What You Should Do
The source indicates the burn is under control, but no specific action steps are provided.
Expected Conditions
The alert involves a fire covering 269 ha, as a Hazard Reduction Burn.
Timeline
The alert was published on 28/04/2026 10:27:00 PM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 08:27.
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