Planned Burn Alert in Cootamundra-Gundagai Area
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A planned burn is underway in Red Hill Plantation, Cootamundra-Gundagai, managed by NSW RFS, covering 338 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Cootamundra-Gundagai, New South Wales
- Issued
- May 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Cootamundra-Gundagai
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. The type is Hazard Reduction, with the fire confirmed as yes and under control.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Red Hill Plantation in the Cootamundra-Gundagai council area.
What You Should Do
As per the alert status, no specific action steps are detailed in the source, but residents should be aware of the ongoing planned burn.
Expected Conditions
No specific expected conditions such as temperature, wind speed, or accumulation amounts are provided in the source data.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 27 Apr 2026 at 10:00, with a publication date of 27 Apr 2026 at 12:00:00 AM. No additional effective duration or end time is specified.
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