Planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Pulfords Road Nundle State Forest

Source: NSW RFS · Tamworth Council Area, NSW

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest, which is currently under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Tamworth Council Area, NSW
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

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Alert Details

A planned hazard reduction burn is currently underway at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The operation is being conducted by the Forestry Corporation of NSW. According to the latest reports, the fire status is classified as "Under control."

Affected Areas

The activity is centered at Hanging Rock State Forest, specifically along Forest Way in Hanging Rock (2340). This location is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Tamworth Council Area and surrounding Hanging Rock regions should be aware that this is a controlled hazard reduction effort. The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency for this operation and continues to monitor the site.

Expected Conditions

The fire involves a total area of approximately 991 hectares. As a planned hazard reduction, the fire is being managed to reduce fuel loads in the state forest.

Timeline

The alert for this planned burn was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM.

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Hanging Rock State Forest, which is currently under control.
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