Planned Burn Underway at Pulfords Road in Nundle State Forest

Bushfire Alerts low NSW RFS · · Hanging Rock, Tamworth Council Area

Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn in the Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently under control.

Alert Details

Alert Type: Planned Burn (Hazard Reduction)
Agency: Forestry Corporation of NSW
Effective Time: Updated 27 Feb 2026 14:55

Affected Areas

The operation is located at Pulfords Road in the Nundle State Forest. The specific location is Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340), situated within the Tamworth Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Hanging Rock area should stay informed regarding the hazard reduction activity. Follow any instructions or guidance provided by the Forestry Corporation of NSW while the operation is active.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction fire covers an area of 991 hectares. The Forestry Corporation of NSW reports that the fire is currently “Under control.”

Timeline

The alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is ongoing under the management of the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

Source: NSW RFS Official Notice