Planned Burn Alert in Cowarra, NSW
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A moderate severity planned burn is underway in Cowarra, covering 27 hectares in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Area, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW
- Issued
- April 18, 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 type, with the status reported as Under control. No specific effective time window is provided in the source.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Cowarra 2446, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Area in NSW. No additional geographic details such as latitude or longitude are available.
What You Should Do
The source indicates the burn is Under control and managed by the responsible agency, but no specific action steps are provided. Residents should refer to official updates from NSW RFS for any further guidance.
Expected Conditions
The source does not provide details on temperature, wind speed, or other conditions, only noting it as a fire-related hazard reduction burn covering 27 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 18 April 2026 at 15:14, with a publication date of 18 April 2026 at 5:14:00 AM. No start or end times for the burn are specified in the source.
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