Planned Burn Alert in Royal National Park, Sutherland

Source: NSW RFS · Sutherland, New South Wales

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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

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

Record status: published 4 months ago; current incident status is not stored here. Check NSW RFS Fires Near Me before acting.

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.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
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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What area is affected?
This alert affects Sutherland, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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