Planned Burn Hazard in Snowy Valleys

Source: NSW RFS · Snowy Valleys, NSW

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A planned burn hazard reduction fire covering 87 hectares is under control in the Lee Archers area of Snowy Valleys, as managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Snowy Valleys, NSW
Issued
April 28, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

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Alert Details

A Planned Burn hazard reduction alert has been issued by NSW RFS. The responsible agency is Forestry Corporation of NSW. It was published on 28/04/2026 11:15 PM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 09:15.

Affected Areas

The alert affects the Lee Archers location in the Snowy Valleys council area.

What You Should Do

The burn is listed as under control; follow updates from the responsible agency for any changes.

Expected Conditions

The fire covers a size of 87 ha.

Timeline

The alert was published on 28/04/2026 11:15 PM and updated on 29 Apr 2026 09:15.

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A planned burn hazard reduction fire covering 87 hectares is under control in the Lee Archers area of Snowy Valleys, as managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Snowy Valleys, NSW. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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