Planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Camp Road, Mount Mitchell State Forest
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A 47-hectare planned burn is currently under control at Mount Mitchell Plantation F26 in the Glen Innes Severn area, managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Mount Mitchell State Forest, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW RFS has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at Camp Road within the Mount Mitchell State Forest. The operation is being managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. The alert level is classified as a Planned Burn, and the fire is currently reported as being under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located at the Mount Mitchell Plantation F26, situated within the Glen Innes Severn Council Area. Local residents and visitors to the Mount Mitchell State Forest may be impacted by the activity.
What You Should Do
Residents in the vicinity of the Glen Innes Severn area should remain aware of the ongoing hazard reduction activities. While the fire is listed as under control, individuals should monitor local conditions and follow any guidance provided by the Forestry Corporation of NSW or local authorities.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 47 hectares. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding forest and nearby communities within the Glen Innes Severn region.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The status of the operation is currently listed as under control, though the duration of the burn activity depends on local conditions.
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