Planned Burn Alert at Cordeaux Dam in Illawarra
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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
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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.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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