Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Hanging Rock State Forest Near Tamworth
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Hanging Rock, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is currently conducting a hazard reduction operation at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest. The alert, issued via the NSW Rural Fire Service, classifies the event as a "Planned Burn." As of the latest update on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM, the status of the fire is listed as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The burn is located at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340) within the Tamworth Council Area. The specific geographic focus is the Hanging Rock State Forest (Pulfords Road Nundle SF).
What You Should Do
As this is a planned hazard reduction activity that is currently under control, residents and visitors in the Tamworth and Hanging Rock regions should remain aware of the situation. Individuals in the vicinity should be mindful of the presence of fire crews and potential smoke.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction burn covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. While the fire is active, it is being managed within established control lines by the responsible agency.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The operation is currently active but stabilized under the supervision of the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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