Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Kellys Mountain in Snowy Monaro Region
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A 356-hectare planned hazard reduction burn is currently under control at Kellys Mountain near Rockton, managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Snowy Monaro, New South Wales
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
Alert Type: Planned Burn (Hazard Reduction) Issuing Agency: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Status: Under control
Affected Areas
The hazard reduction activity is located at Kellys Mountain in Rockton, NSW 2632. The site is situated near the Monaro Highway within the Snowy Monaro Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents should be aware that the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a planned hazard reduction burn. The fire is currently reported as under control. No further emergency instructions have been provided by the agency at this time.
Expected Conditions
The planned burn covers an area of 356 hectares. The fire is currently being managed as a controlled hazard reduction operation.
Timeline
The alert was updated on March 16, 2026, at 2:58 PM. The status of the operation remains under control.
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