Planned Burn Underway at Viewmont State Forest Plantations in Nambucca Valley
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 99-hectare hazard reduction burn at Viewmont State Forest Plantations, currently reported as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Nambucca Valley
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Planned Burn at Viewmont State Forest Plantations
Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at the Viewmont State Forest Plantations. The alert level is currently classified as a Planned Burn.
Affected Areas
The activity is specifically located at Forestry HR Viewmont Plantation F26. This operation is situated within the Nambucca Valley council area.
What You Should Do
As the fire is currently listed as under control, residents in the Nambucca Valley area should remain informed of the activity. Follow any instructions provided by local authorities and the Forestry Corporation of NSW if you are in the vicinity of the Viewmont State Forest.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction effort involves an active fire covering approximately 99 hectares. The current status of the operation is reported as "Under control."
Timeline
The alert for this hazard reduction burn was updated on March 9, 2026, at 3:28 PM (15:28).
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