Planned Burn Underway at Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth

Bushfire Alerts medium NSW RFS · · Tamworth, New South Wales

The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest, currently reported as under control.

Alert Details

The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The alert level is currently classified as a Planned Burn, and the situation is reported as under control.

Affected Areas

The activity is centered at Hanging Rock State Forest, specifically along Forest Way in Hanging Rock (2340). This location falls within the Tamworth council area.

What You Should Do

As this is a controlled hazard reduction operation, residents in the Hanging Rock and Tamworth areas should be aware of the fire activity. The Forestry Corporation of NSW currently has the situation under control. Residents should continue to monitor local conditions for any changes in smoke or fire behavior.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction burn covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Active fire is present as part of the planned operation.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is ongoing but remains under control.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice