Planned Burn Alert in Kurrajong Heights, Hawkesbury
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A planned burn is underway in Kurrajong Heights, covering 571 hectares, and is under control as managed by NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hawkesbury Region, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 12, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction and is currently under control. No specific effective time window is provided in the source.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Bells Line of Road in Kurrajong Heights 2758, within the Hawkesbury Council Area.
What You Should Do
The source indicates the burn is under control; residents should refer to updates from the responsible agency, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, for any necessary actions.
Expected Conditions
The source describes it as a Hazard Reduction burn with a fire size of 571 hectares. No additional details on temperature, wind speed, or other conditions are provided.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 12 April 2026 at 11:48, with the publication date as 12 April 2026 at 1:48 AM. No start or end times are specified in the source.
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