Moderate Planned Burn Alert for Queanbeyan-Palerang Area
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region, covering 444 hectares and is currently under control, as issued by NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Region
- Issued
- April 21, 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 burn and has a moderate severity level.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at GOOGONG DAM PUMP HOUSE on GOOGONG DAM RD, GOOGONG 2620, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang council area.
What You Should Do
No specific action steps are provided in the alert; residents should refer to updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The burn covers an area of 444 hectares and is a controlled hazard reduction fire.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21/04/2026 at 8:15 AM and was last updated on 21 Apr 2026 at 18:15. It is currently under control.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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