Planned Burn Alert for Hughes Creek in Snowy Monaro
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Hughes Creek, Snowy Monaro, and is currently under control by NSW authorities.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Snowy Monaro, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Planned Burn alert has been issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service for hazard reduction purposes. It is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Hughes Creek in the Snowy Monaro council area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should monitor updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service and follow any instructions provided by the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The burn covers an area of 190 hectares and is of a hazard reduction type.
Timeline
The alert was published on April 30, 2026, at 5:30 AM and updated on April 30, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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