Planned Burn in Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth Covers 991 Hectares
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest area.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock State Forest, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
An alert has been issued for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The operation is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW and is currently classified as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The activity is located within the Hanging Rock State Forest at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340). This site is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Hanging Rock and Tamworth regions should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction activity. As the fire is currently under control, individuals should continue to monitor local conditions for updates from the NSW Rural Fire Service or the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Active fire is present at the site as part of the planned operation.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is currently ongoing but remains under control.
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