Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest, Woolgoolga

Source: NSW RFS · Woolgoolga, New South Wales

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 515-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Wedding Bells State Forest near Woolgoolga.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Woolgoolga, New South Wales
Issued
April 5, 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 in the Wedding Bells State Forest. The operation is currently classified as a "Planned Burn" and is reported to be under control.

Affected Areas

The burn is situated at Taylors Rd, Woolgoolga (postcode 2456) within the Coffs Harbour Council Area. The activity is concentrated within the Wedding Bells State Forest.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour regions should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction activity. While the fire is under control, people in the vicinity are advised to monitor local conditions and stay informed via official NSW RFS channels. If you have respiratory conditions, consider staying indoors to avoid smoke exposure.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction operation covers a significant area of approximately 515 hectares. Smoke is likely to be visible from nearby roads and residential areas in the Coffs Harbour Council Area.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on March 19, 2026, at 2:53 PM. The status of the fire is currently listed as under control as the Forestry Corporation of NSW manages the site.

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 515-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Wedding Bells State Forest near Woolgoolga.
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