Planned Burn Alert in Wadbilliga National Park, Bega Valley

Source: NSW RFS · Bega Valley, New South Wales, Australia

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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

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.

Record status: published 4 months ago; current incident status is not stored here. Check NSW RFS Fires Near Me before acting.

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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What is this NSW incident notice about?
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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What area is affected?
This alert affects Bega Valley, New South Wales, Australia. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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