Planned Burn Alert: 3157 ha Under Control in Tenterfield
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A hazard reduction burn covering 3157 hectares remains under control near Rover Park Rd, Sandy Hill in the Tenterfield council area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tenterfield, New South Wales
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: ROVER PARK RD, SANDY HILL 2372 COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 3157 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 21 Aug 2026 12:23
Affected Areas
30km NE Tenterfield, 25km W of Tabulum, Tenterfield council area, NSW
What You Should Do
No specific public safety instructions provided in the source alert.
Expected Conditions
No temperature, wind, or accumulation details provided.
Timeline
Alert updated 21 Aug 2026 12:23; status remains under control.
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