Planned Burn Alert for Towamba State Forest in Bega Valley

Source: NSW RFS · Bega Valley, New South Wales

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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

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.

Record status: published 4 months ago; current incident status is not stored here. Check NSW RFS Fires Near Me before acting.

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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What is this NSW incident notice about?
A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Towamba State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, and is currently under control.
Which source feed published this record?
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Bega Valley, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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