Planned Burn Alert in Barnsley, Lake Macquarie
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway on Banyandah Road in Barnsley, covering 60 hectares and is under control as per NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 11, 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 affected area includes Banyandah Road in Barnsley 2278, within the Lake Macquarie Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control; no specific actions are detailed in the alert, but it is managed by the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers 60 hectares as part of a hazard reduction effort.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 11 April 2026 at 11:01, with publication on 11 April 2026 at 1:01 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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