Planned Burn Alert in Wollombi, Cessnock Area
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Wollombi, managed by NSW RFS, covering 14 hectares and currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Cessnock Council Area, NSW
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Wollombi, Cessnock Area
Alert Details
A Planned Burn alert has been issued by the NSW RFS. It is a Hazard Reduction type, currently under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located on Middle Ridge Rd, Wollombi 2325, in the Cessnock Council Area.
What You Should Do
The burn is under control; residents should monitor updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers 14 hectares.
Timeline
Updated on 15 April 2026 at 10:00.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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