Planned Burn at Hanging Rock State Forest: 991-Hectare Hazard Reduction Under Control
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest, currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road in the Nundle State Forest area. The alert level is currently classified as a Planned Burn, and the fire status is reported as under control.
Affected Areas
The operation is situated at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340), within the Tamworth council area. The specific geographic focus is the Hanging Rock State Forest.
What You Should Do
As the hazard reduction is currently under control, residents in the Tamworth and Hanging Rock areas should remain informed. While no emergency action is required, those in the vicinity should be aware of the ongoing activity and potential for smoke in the area.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction effort covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Because the fire is a controlled burn, conditions are being managed by the responsible agency to reduce fuel loads in the forest.
Timeline
This alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM (14:55). The operation is ongoing but remains under control.
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