Planned Burn Alert in Sunny Corner State Forest, Lithgow
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A planned burn is underway in Sunny Corner State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, and is currently under control in the Lithgow area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Lithgow, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 30, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in New South Wales
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS (New South Wales Rural Fire Service). It is a Hazard Reduction type, with the fire covering 38 hectares. The alert was updated on 30 April 2026 at 15:15.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Sunny Corner State Forest, within the Lithgow Council Area in New South Wales.
What You Should Do
As the burn is under control, residents should monitor official updates from the responsible agency for any changes in status.
Expected Conditions
The source indicates a planned burn of 38 hectares, but specific weather conditions such as temperature or wind speed are not provided.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 30 April 2026 at 15:15. No specific start or end times are provided in the source data.
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