Planned Burn Alert in Hawkesbury Area
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A hazard reduction planned burn is underway in the Upper Colo area of Hawkesbury, covering 672 hectares and managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hawkesbury, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 26, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, with the fire currently under control as per the update.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Ferrari Trail in Upper Colo 2756, within the Hawkesbury Council Area.
What You Should Do
The alert status indicates the burn is under control; residents should refer to the responsible agency for any further guidance based on the provided information.
Expected Conditions
The event involves a fire covering 672 hectares as a hazard reduction measure.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 26 April 2026 at 12:20, with publication on 26 April 2026 at 2:20:00 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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