Planned Burn Alert in Bowen Mountain, Hawkesbury
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A planned burn is underway in the Hawkesbury area, managed by NSW RFS, covering 167 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bowen Mountain, Hawkesbury, NSW
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
This is a Planned Burn alert issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, under the NSW RFS. The alert type is Hazard Reduction, with the fire confirmed as active.
Affected Areas
The alert affects RED GUM CR, BOWEN MOUNTAIN 2753 in the Hawkesbury Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control as reported by the agency; residents should monitor official updates from NSW RFS for any further instructions.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 167 ha, as part of a hazard reduction effort.
Timeline
The alert was published on 17/04/2026 at 7:00:00 AM and updated on 17 Apr 2026 at 17:00.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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