Moderate Planned Burn Alert in Bago State Forest
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Bago State Forest, covering 164 hectares and managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, with the fire currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Snowy Valleys, NSW
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Moderate Planned Burn Alert in Bago State Forest
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS. It is a hazard reduction fire, with the responsible agency being the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The effective time window is based on the issuance on 15/04/2026 11:29 PM and updated on 16/04/2026 09:29.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Warthog Circuit in Bago State Forest, within the Snowy Valleys council area.
What You Should Do
The fire is listed as under control, as per the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers a size of 164 hectares and is categorized as a hazard reduction burn.
Timeline
The alert was issued on 15/04/2026 11:29 PM and updated on 16/04/2026 09:29.
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