Planned Burn Alert in Cowarra, New South Wales
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A planned hazard reduction burn is underway in Cowarra, covering 27 hectares in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, as managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS, with the responsible agency being the Forestry Corporation of NSW. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction type and is currently under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Cowarra 2446, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.
What You Should Do
The alert status indicates the burn is under control; residents should refer to official updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The burn covers an area of 27 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21 April 2026 at 10:58 PM and updated on 22 April 2026 at 08:58.
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