Planned Burn Alert in Port Macquarie, NSW
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A planned burn is underway in Port Macquarie, managed by NSW RFS, covering 39 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Port Macquarie, NSW
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the responsible agency being NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The effective time window is not specified in the source data.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes THE POINT DRIVE in Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Area.
What You Should Do
The source data indicates the burn is under control, but specific action steps are not provided.
Expected Conditions
No specific expected conditions such as temperature, wind speed, or accumulation amounts are provided in the source data.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 16 April 2026 at 15:55, with the publication date of 16 April 2026 at 5:55 AM. The expected duration is not specified.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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