Planned Burn Alert: 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
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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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