Planned Burn Alert in Queanbeyan-Palerang Area
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in the Googon Dam area of Queanbeyan-Palerang, managed by the ACT Parks and Conservation Service, and is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the responsible agency being the ACT Parks and Conservation Service. The alert was published on 21/04/2026 8:15:00 AM and updated on 21 Apr 2026 18:15.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes the Googon Dam Pump House on Googon Dam Rd, Googon 2620, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control; residents in the area should monitor updates from the responsible agency as indicated in the alert status.
Expected Conditions
The burn covers a size of 444 hectares, as a hazard reduction fire.
Timeline
The alert was published on 21/04/2026 8:15:00 AM and updated on 21 Apr 2026 18:15, indicating the current status.
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