Planned Burn Alert in Royal National Park, Sutherland
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The NSW RFS has issued a planned burn alert for hazard reduction in the Royal National Park, covering 26 hectares in the Sutherland area, and it is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Sutherland, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS as a Hazard Reduction. It is categorized as a fire event managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Affected Areas
The alert affects the Royal National Park in the Sutherland council area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control, and no specific actions are indicated in the alert.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 26 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 15 April 2026 at 16:03, with initial publication on 15 April 2026 at 6:03 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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