Planned Burn Alert Issued for Tenterfield Area
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A hazard reduction burn covering 2345 hectares is under control near Butlermine Road, Torrington in the Tenterfield council area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tenterfield Area
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn TYPE: Hazard Reduction STATUS: Under control FIRE: Yes SIZE: 2345 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 9 Aug 2026 09:09
Affected Areas
LOCATION: Butlermine road torrington COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield
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