Moderate Planned Burn Alert in Cowarra, NSW
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A planned hazard reduction burn covering 27 hectares in Cowarra is under control, as managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Region
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Cowarra, NSW
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS. It is a hazard reduction type, with the responsible agency being the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The alert was updated on 22 Apr 2026 08:58.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Cowarra 2446, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor official updates from the NSW RFS, as the burn is under control.
Expected Conditions
The burn involves a fire covering 27 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21/04/2026 10:58:00 PM and updated on 22 Apr 2026 08:58, with the burn currently under control.
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