Planned Burn Underway at Hanging Rock State Forest in Tamworth Region
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The fire is currently 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 Nundle SF. The operation is currently classified as a "Planned Burn" and is reported as being under control.
Affected Areas
The activity is located at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340) within the Hanging Rock State Forest. This operation is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Hanging Rock and Tamworth areas should be aware of the planned activity. As the fire is a controlled hazard reduction operation managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, no immediate emergency action is required. Residents are advised to monitor local conditions if smoke is present.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction burn covers a total area of 991 hectares. While the fire is under control, smoke may be visible from nearby roads and residential areas in the vicinity of the Hanging Rock State Forest.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is ongoing but remains within controlled parameters.
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