Planned Burn Hazard Reduction Alert in Upper Lachlan
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A planned burn for hazard reduction is underway in Tarlo River National Park, Upper Lachlan, managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, with the fire reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Upper Lachlan, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 20, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The alert is for a Planned Burn, specifically a Hazard Reduction type, issued by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is categorized as a moderate severity event, with the alert updated on 20 April 2026 at 20:08.
Affected Areas
The planned burn affects Tarlo River National Park in the Upper Lachlan council area.
What You Should Do
No specific action steps are provided in the alert.
Expected Conditions
The fire covers an area of 111 hectares.
Timeline
The alert was published on 20 April 2026 at 10:08 AM and updated on 20 April 2026 at 20:08. No specific start or end times for the burn are provided in the source.
Original source: NSW RFS Official Notice ↗
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