Planned Burn Alert in Wadbilliga National Park, Bega Valley
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Wadbilliga National Park, Bega Valley, covering 2137 hectares and under control by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bega Valley, New South Wales, Australia
- Issued
- April 23, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the NSW RFS as a Hazard Reduction. It is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The effective time window is based on the update from 24 April 2026 09:26, following initial publication on 23 April 2026 11:26:00 PM.
Affected Areas
The alert affects Wadbilliga National Park in the Bega Valley council area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control, as per the alert status. Residents should refer to updates from the responsible agency for any further guidance.
Expected Conditions
The alert involves a fire covering 2137 hectares, as a planned hazard reduction activity.
Timeline
The alert was updated on 24 April 2026 at 09:26, with the initial publication on 23 April 2026 at 11:26:00 PM. The status indicates it is under control, with no specific end time provided.
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