Planned Burn Alert in Grays Point, Royal National Park
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A planned burn is underway in Grays Point, located in the Royal National Park, under the management of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Royal National Park, Sutherland, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Grays Point, Royal National Park
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS and managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction and is currently under control. The alert was updated on 16 April 2026 at 19:14.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in the Royal National Park, specifically in the Grays Point area, within the Sutherland council area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
As per the alert status, the burn is under control. Residents in the affected areas should monitor updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The alert involves a fire of 189 hectares, designated as a Hazard Reduction.
Timeline
The alert was published on 16 April 2026 at 9:14 AM and updated on 16 April 2026 at 19:14.
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