Planned Burn Alert in Bega Valley's Murrah Flora Reserve
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A planned burn is underway in the Murrah Flora Reserve, covering 281 hectares in Bega Valley, and is currently under control as managed by the responsible agency.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales, Australia
- Issued
- May 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS. It is a hazard reduction activity managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Affected Areas
The burn affects the Murrah Flora Reserve on Chefs Hat Rd in the Bega Valley council area.
What You Should Do
The burn is listed as under control; residents should refer to official updates from the responsible agency for any further guidance.
Expected Conditions
This is a hazard reduction burn with a size of 281 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 6 May 2026 at 11:40.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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