Planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Tuckers Nob Plantation Near Bellingen
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Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 36-hectare planned hazard reduction burn northwest of Bellingen; the fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Bellingen, 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 regarding a planned hazard reduction burn at the Tuckers Nob Plantation. The operation is classified as a planned burn and is currently reported as being under control.
Affected Areas
The activity is located at Roses Road, approximately 5 kilometers northwest of Bellingen. This operation falls within the Bellingen Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Bellingen region should be aware of the smoke and fire activity in the area. As this is a controlled hazard reduction, residents are advised to monitor local conditions and follow any instructions provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) or Forestry Corporation personnel.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction operation involves an active fire covering an area of approximately 36 hectares. While the status is listed as under control, smoke may be visible from nearby roads and residential areas.
Timeline
The alert was issued for activity on February 26 and 27, 2026. The most recent status update was recorded on February 26, 2026, at 4:41 PM.
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