Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway at Settlers Way in South Kempsey

Source: NSW RFS · South Kempsey, New South Wales

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Fire and Rescue NSW is conducting a controlled hazard reduction burn at Settlers Way in South Kempsey. The fire is currently reported as under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
South Kempsey, New South Wales
Issued
April 6, 2026
Source feed
NSW RFS

The NSW RFS source feed includes fires, planned burns, emergency responses, and other incidents. Use the source incident notice to identify the event type, current status, responsible agency, boundary, and instructions because those details can change quickly.

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Alert Details

Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn in South Kempsey. The activity is classified as a "Planned Burn" and is currently listed as "Under control" by responding agencies.

Affected Areas

The operation is located at Settlers Way, South Kempsey (postcode 2440) within the Kempsey Council Area. The geographic coordinates for the activity are -31.1259, 152.8664.

What You Should Do

Residents in the South Kempsey area should be aware that fire is present as part of a controlled hazard reduction effort. As the status is currently "Under control," no emergency action is required. However, residents should monitor local conditions and be aware of smoke in the vicinity.

Expected Conditions

The hazard reduction involves active fire. The current recorded size of the burn area is 0 hectares, and the situation is being managed by Fire and Rescue NSW to ensure it remains within containment lines.

Timeline

The alert was last updated on February 25, 2026, at 5:44 PM (17:44). The operation is ongoing under the supervision of Fire and Rescue NSW.

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Fire and Rescue NSW is conducting a controlled hazard reduction burn at Settlers Way in South Kempsey. The fire is currently reported as under control.
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