Planned Burn Alert for Washpool National Park, Tenterfield
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A hazard reduction burn covering 1951 hectares is underway in Washpool National Park and remains under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tenterfield, New South Wales
- Issued
- July 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes STATUS: Under control RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 30 Jul 2026 15:55
Affected Areas
LOCATION: billyrimba trail washpool national park COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield SIZE: 1951 ha
What You Should Do
No specific public safety instructions are provided in the alert.
Expected Conditions
No temperature, wind, or accumulation details are provided.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 30 Jul 2026 at 15:55. The burn is currently under control.
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