Planned Burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF in Hanging Rock State Forest

Source: NSW RFS · Tamworth Region, New South Wales

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A 991-hectare hazard reduction burn is currently under control in the Hanging Rock State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Tamworth Region, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

Alert Type: Planned Burn (Hazard Reduction) Issuing Agency: Forestry Corporation of NSW Status: Under control

Affected Areas

The hazard reduction activity is located at Pulfords Road Nundle SF, specifically along Forest Way in the Hanging Rock State Forest, Hanging Rock (2340). This area is situated within the Tamworth Council jurisdiction.

What You Should Do

The Forestry Corporation of NSW reports that the fire is currently under control. Residents and visitors in the Hanging Rock area should be aware of the planned hazard reduction activity and the presence of fire personnel in the state forest.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction operation covers a total area of 991 hectares. Active fire is present as part of the controlled burn operations.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The fire remains under control as a managed hazard reduction effort.

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A 991-hectare hazard reduction burn is currently under control in the Hanging Rock State Forest, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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