Planned Burn Alert in Tumut State Forest
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A planned burn is underway in Tumut State Forest, covering 18 hectares and managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW, with the status reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Snowy Valleys, NSW
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Tumut State Forest
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by NSW RFS. The responsible agency is Forestry Corporation of NSW. It was updated on 20 Apr 2026 10:39.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include Tumut State Forest, specifically MCFARLANES CREEK HR SYDNEY ST, TUMUT 2720, in the Snowy Valleys Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control; residents should follow updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers a size of 18 ha.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 20 Apr 2026 10:39, with a publication date of 20/04/2026 12:39:00 AM.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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