Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Kellys Mountain in Snowy Monaro Region
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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is managing a 356-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Kellys Mountain near Rockton. The fire is currently under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Snowy Monaro, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued an alert for a hazard reduction operation at Kellys Mountain. The alert level is designated as a Planned Burn, and the fire is currently reported as being under control.
Affected Areas
The burn is located in Rockton, specifically along the Monaro Highway (Rockton, NSW 2632). This activity is taking place within the Snowy Monaro Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the Rockton and Monaro Highway areas should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction activity. As the fire is currently under control, individuals should continue to monitor local conditions and stay informed of updates from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 356 hectares. While the fire is under control, smoke and fire activity are present within the designated burn area.
Timeline
This alert was updated on March 19, 2026, at 2:22 PM. The status of the operation is listed as under control, with no specified end time provided in the current report.
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