Planned Burn Alert in Towamba State Forest
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A planned burn is underway in Towamba State Forest, covering 177 hectares and managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, with the alert updated on April 17, 2026.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 17, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS, with the responsible agency being the Forestry Corporation of NSW. It was updated on April 17, 2026, at 16:04, but specific effective time windows are not detailed in the source.
Affected Areas
The affected area includes Beasleys Road in Towamba State Forest, within the Bega Valley council area.
What You Should Do
The alert indicates the burn is under control, as per the source status.
Expected Conditions
The source specifies a fire size of 177 hectares, categorized as a Hazard Reduction.
Timeline
The alert was updated on April 17, 2026, at 16:04, with no additional start or end times provided.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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