Planned Burn Alert in Somme Avenue, Wentworth Falls
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A hazard reduction planned burn is underway in Somme Avenue, Wentworth Falls, in the Blue Mountains area, and is currently under control by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Blue Mountains, 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 as a Hazard Reduction by the NSW RFS. It is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The alert was updated on 18 April 2026 at 13:01.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Somme Avenue in Wentworth Falls 2782, within the Blue Mountains Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is listed as under control. Residents should refer to updates from the responsible agency for any further guidance.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 421 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 18 April 2026 at 13:01, with no additional start or end times provided.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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