Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently 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 in the Nundle State Forest area. The incident is classified as a "Planned Burn" and is currently listed as under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at Hanging Rock State Forest, Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340), within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency for this operation. As the fire is a planned hazard reduction and is currently under control, residents in the Tamworth Council Area should be aware of the activity in the Hanging Rock State Forest. Monitor official sources for updates if conditions change.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. While the status is under control, active fire is present as part of the hazard reduction process.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is currently in progress and remains under control.
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