Planned Burn Alert in Tarlo River National Park, Upper Lachlan

Source: NSW RFS · Upper Lachlan, New South Wales, Australia

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A planned burn covering 111 hectares is underway in Tarlo River National Park, Upper Lachlan area, and is currently under control as per NSW RFS.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Upper Lachlan, New South Wales, Australia
Issued
April 26, 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.

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Planned Burn Alert in Upper Lachlan

Alert Details

The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction fire, with the responsible agency being NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Affected Areas

The affected area includes Tarlo River National Park in the Upper Lachlan council area.

What You Should Do

Residents should refer to the official alert for updates, as no specific actions are detailed in the provided information.

Expected Conditions

The fire covers an area of 111 hectares.

Timeline

The alert was updated on April 26, 2026, at 16:06, with the initial publication on April 26, 2026, at 6:06 AM.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
A planned burn covering 111 hectares is underway in Tarlo River National Park, Upper Lachlan area, and is currently under control as per NSW RFS.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Upper Lachlan, New South Wales, Australia. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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