Planned Burn Alert for Towamba State Forest in Bega Valley
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Towamba State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, and is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is a hazard reduction type, with the responsible agency being the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The effective time window is not specified in the source data.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Towamba State Forest at Beasleys Road, within the Bega Valley Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control, as per the latest update. Residents should follow any instructions from the responsible agency based on the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 177 ha and is designated as a hazard reduction burn.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21/04/2026 6:36:00 AM and updated on 21 Apr 2026 16:36.
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