Planned Burn Alert in Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour
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A hazard reduction planned burn is underway in the Wedding Bells State Forest near Woolgoolga, covering 214 hectares and managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 28, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn Alert in Coffs Harbour Area
Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, issued by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. It is categorized as a Hazard Reduction and is currently under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at KNOBYS LOOKOUT RD, WOOLGOOLGA 2456, in the Coffs Harbour Council Area.
What You Should Do
The alert status indicates the burn is under control; residents should monitor official updates from the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 214 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 28/04/2026 11:48 PM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 09:48.
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