Planned Burn Alert in Maginnitys, Carabost State Forest
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A planned burn is underway in Maginnitys, Carabost State Forest, in the Greater Hume Council Area, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW and monitored by NSW RFS.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Greater Hume Council Area, NSW, Australia
- Issued
- May 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the Forestry Corporation of NSW and managed by NSW RFS. It was updated on 7 April 2026 at 10:00.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Maginnitys, Carabost State Forest, within the Greater Hume Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents should refer to updates from the responsible agency, as the burn is under control.
Expected Conditions
The burn involves a fire covering 72 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 7 April 2026 at 10:00, with publication noted on 7 April 2026 at 12:00 AM.
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