Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Pulfords Road Nundle SF in Hanging Rock State Forest

Source: NSW RFS · Hanging Rock, Tamworth Council Area

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn in Hanging Rock State Forest, currently reported as under control.

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

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Alert Details

The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road Nundle SF. The activity is classified as a "Planned Burn" and is currently listed as under control.

Affected Areas

The operation is located at Forest Way in the Hanging Rock State Forest, Hanging Rock (2340). This area is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the Tamworth and Hanging Rock regions should be aware that fire is present as part of this managed hazard reduction activity. The Forestry Corporation of NSW is the responsible agency for this operation.

Expected Conditions

The fire covers a total area of 991 hectares. While fire is present on-site, the status remains under control as of the latest update.

Timeline

This alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The hazard reduction activity is ongoing under controlled conditions.

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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn in Hanging Rock State Forest, currently reported as under control.
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