Planned Burn Underway at Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest, currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth, 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 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.
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