Planned Burn Alert in Towamba State Forest, Bega Valley
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Towamba State Forest, covering 177 hectares and is under control as per NSW RFS updates.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A Planned Burn alert has been issued by the NSW RFS. It is categorized as a hazard reduction and is managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The alert was updated on 14 April 2026 at 15:22.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Towamba State Forest in the Bega Valley council area.
What You Should Do
The source indicates the burn is under control; no specific action steps are provided in the alert data.
Expected Conditions
The planned burn involves a fire covering 177 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 14 April 2026 at 15:22. No specific effective time window or duration is provided in the source data.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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