Planned Burn Alert: Tenterfield Area, NSW

Source: NSW RFS · Tenterfield Area, NSW

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A hazard reduction burn is under control on Rover Park Rd, Sandy Hill, covering 3157 hectares in the Tenterfield council area.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Tenterfield Area, NSW
Issued
August 14, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: ROVER PARK RD, SANDY HILL 2372 COUNCIL AREA: Tenterfield STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 3157 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Forestry Corporation of NSW UPDATED: 14 Aug 2026 10:46

Affected Areas

30km NE Tenterfield, 25km W of Tabulum, Rover Park Rd, Sandy Hill 2372, Tenterfield council area.

What You Should Do

No specific action steps provided in source data.

Expected Conditions

No temperature, wind, or accumulation details provided in source data.

Timeline

Updated 14 Aug 2026 10:46. Status remains under control.

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A hazard reduction burn is under control on Rover Park Rd, Sandy Hill, covering 3157 hectares in the Tenterfield council area.
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What area is affected?
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