Moderate Bushfire Alert in Hanwood Area

Source: NSW RFS · Hanwood, Griffith Council Area, New South Wales

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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

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

Record status: published 4 months ago; current incident status is not stored here. Check NSW RFS Fires Near Me before acting.

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.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
The NSW RFS reports a controlled burn off in Hanwood that is under control, with a moderate severity level.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Hanwood, Griffith Council Area, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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