Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Belford, Singleton Council Area

Source: NSW RFS · Belford, New South Wales

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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a planned hazard reduction burn at Kirkton Rd in Belford. The fire is currently reported as under control.

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Record type
NSW incident notice
Affected area
Belford, New South Wales
Issued
April 3, 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

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction operation, identified as BELFORD WEST HR. The activity is classified as a planned burn and is currently reported to be under control.

Affected Areas

The hazard reduction is located at Kirkton Rd, Belford (2335). This operation is situated within the Singleton Council area.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the Belford area should be aware of the planned fire activity. As the fire is currently under control, residents are advised to monitor local conditions and stay informed through official NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service or NSW RFS channels for any changes in status.

Expected Conditions

The operation involves active fire as part of a hazard reduction strategy. At the time of the latest report, the fire size is listed at 0 hectares, indicating the operation is in its initial stages or highly localized.

Timeline

The alert was updated on March 18, 2026, at 11:32 AM. The status of the burn remains "Under control" as the responsible agency manages the site.

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What is this NSW incident notice about?
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a planned hazard reduction burn at Kirkton Rd in Belford. The fire is currently reported as under control.
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What area is affected?
This alert affects Belford, New South Wales. Check with NSW RFS for the most current geographic scope.
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