Planned Burn Alert in Lower Cotter Catchment, ACT
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A planned burn covering 132 hectares on Warks Road in the Lower Cotter Catchment, ACT, is under control as managed by the ACT Parks And Conservation Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- ACT Region
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in ACT
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS and managed by the ACT Parks And Conservation Service. It is a hazard reduction type, with the status reported as under control.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Warks Road in the Lower Cotter Catchment, ACT, within the ACT council area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control; residents in the area should follow updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The activity involves a fire covering 132 hectares as part of hazard reduction efforts.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 23 Apr 2026 at 13:14, with publication noted on 23/04/2026 at 3:14:00 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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