Planned Burn Underway at Pulfords Road Nundle SF in Hanging Rock State Forest

Source: NSW RFS · Hanging Rock, New South Wales

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn in the Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently reported as 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 alert level is currently categorized as a Planned Burn, and the situation is reported as under control.

Affected Areas

The activity is centered in the Hanging Rock State Forest along Forest Way in Hanging Rock (2340). This area falls under the jurisdiction of the Tamworth Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the Tamworth Council Area should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction operations in the Hanging Rock State Forest. As the Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency, individuals in the vicinity should monitor the situation and be aware of the presence of fire personnel.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. The fire is active but remains under control as part of the planned hazard reduction process.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is currently active but listed as under control.

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