Planned Burn Alert at Cordeaux Dam in Illawarra

Source: NSW RFS · Illawarra Region

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A planned hazard reduction burn is underway at Cordeaux Dam in the Illawarra region, covering 16 hectares and under control by NSW RFS.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Illawarra Region
Issued
April 14, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

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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 currently under control.

Affected Areas

The burn is located at Cordeaux Dam in the Illawarra region, specifically in the Wollongong council area.

What You Should Do

As the burn is under control, residents in the affected area should monitor updates from NSW RFS for any changes.

Expected Conditions

The burn involves a 16 ha area as a hazard reduction measure.

Timeline

The alert was published on 14/04/2026 10:59:00 PM and updated on 15 Apr 2026 08:59.

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A planned hazard reduction burn is underway at Cordeaux Dam in the Illawarra region, covering 16 hectares and under control by NSW RFS.
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