Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Issued for Hanging Rock State Forest
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF, 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
A planned hazard reduction burn is currently underway at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The alert, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), identifies the Forestry Corporation of NSW as the responsible agency. The fire is currently listed as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The activity is located at Forest Way within the Hanging Rock State Forest, Hanging Rock (2340). This falls under the jurisdiction of the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Hanging Rock and Tamworth areas should be aware of the planned burn. As the fire is currently under control, no emergency actions are required. However, individuals should continue to monitor the status of the burn through official NSW RFS channels for any updates on smoke or fire activity.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction operation involves a fire covering approximately 991 hectares. Smoke may be present in the vicinity of Hanging Rock State Forest.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The status remains "Under control" as the Forestry Corporation of NSW continues its management of the site.
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