Planned Burn Alert in Coolangubra State Forest, Snowy Monaro

Source: NSW RFS · Snowy Monaro Region

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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Coolangubra State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW in the Snowy Monaro area, with the fire currently under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Snowy Monaro Region
Issued
April 9, 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.

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Alert Details

A Planned Burn alert has been issued by the NSW RFS. It is a hazard reduction type, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, and was updated on 9 April 2026 at 15:41.

Affected Areas

The burn is located in the Forestry HR Dent Road Plantation within Coolangubra State Forest, in the Snowy Monaro council area.

What You Should Do

The fire is under control, as per the alert status.

Expected Conditions

The burn covers an area of 83 hectares.

Timeline

The alert was published on 9 April 2026 at 5:41 AM and updated on 9 April 2026 at 15:41. No specific effective duration is provided.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Coolangubra State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW in the Snowy Monaro area, with the fire currently under control.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Snowy Monaro Region. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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