Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Kellys Mountain in Snowy Monaro Region

Source: NSW RFS · Snowy Monaro, New South Wales

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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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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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