Moderate Planned Burn Alert for Googon Dam Area
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A planned burn is underway in the Googon Dam area of Queanbeyan-Palerang, managed by ACT Parks and Conservation Service, covering 444 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Region
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction and is under the responsibility of ACT Parks and Conservation Service. The alert was updated on 23 April 2026 at 10:06.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at Googon Dam Pump House on Googon Dam Rd, Googon 2620, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang council area.
What You Should Do
The status is under control, as per the source. Residents should monitor official updates from responsible agencies.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 444 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 23 April 2026 at 10:06, with publication noted on 23 April 2026 at 12:06:00 AM.
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