Planned Burn Alert in Ferodale, Port Stephens
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is under control in Ferodale, as issued by NSW RFS, affecting the Port Stephens area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Ferodale, Port Stephens, NSW
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Planned Burn alert has been issued by NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the fire confirmed as under control. The responsible agency is Water NSW.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Ferodale, located along the A1 Pacific Highway, in the Port Stephens council area.
What You Should Do
The fire is under control, as per the alert status. Follow updates from the responsible agency for any changes.
Expected Conditions
The burn involves a fire size of 0 ha.
Timeline
The alert was published on 12/04/2026 11:07:00 PM and updated on 13 Apr 2026 09:07.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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