Planned Burn Alert in Jenolan State Forest, Lithgow
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A planned burn is underway in Jenolan State Forest, covering 184 hectares in the Lithgow Council Area, and is under control as reported by NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Lithgow, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Lithgow Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). It is categorized as a hazard reduction activity.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Jenolan State Forest, within the Lithgow Council Area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control according to the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 184 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on 23 April 2026 at 16:19.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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