Moderate Bushfire Alert in Hanwood Area
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The NSW RFS reports a controlled burn off in Hanwood that is under control, with a moderate severity level.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanwood, Griffith Council Area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a burn off, issued by the NSW RFS. The alert level is not applicable, and it was last updated on 20 April 2026 at 14:14.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Walla Av, Hanwood 2680, in the Griffith Council Area.
What You Should Do
The fire is under control, as per the status provided.
Expected Conditions
The fire size is 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 20 April 2026 at 14:14; no specific start or end times are provided.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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