Planned Burn Alert in Nepean West, Wingecarribee
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Wingecarribee area, managed by NSW authorities, and is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Wingecarribee, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 18, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS and managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction with no specific effective time window provided beyond the update on 18 April 2026.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes the Wingecarribee council area, with a specific location at Latitude: 34.332253237579 and Longitude: 150.58439063995.
What You Should Do
The status is reported as under control; residents should refer to official updates from the responsible agency for any necessary precautions.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 1077 hectares, as a planned hazard reduction activity.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 18 April 2026 at 16:24, with publication on the same date at 6:24 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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