Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Hanging Rock State Forest
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The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare planned burn at Pulfords Road in the Hanging Rock State Forest, currently listed as under control.
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- Record type
- NSW incident notice
- Affected area
- Tamworth Council Area, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Source feed
- NSW RFS
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Alert Details
A planned hazard reduction burn is currently active in the Hanging Rock State Forest. The alert, issued by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), identifies the Forestry Corporation of NSW as the responsible agency. The fire is currently classified as "Under control."
Affected Areas
The operation is situated at Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340), within the Tamworth Council Area. The specific location is identified as Pulfords Road Nundle SF.
What You Should Do
As this is a planned hazard reduction operation that is currently under control, residents should monitor the situation through official NSW RFS channels. No emergency actions are currently required for the Tamworth Council Area.
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. The Forestry Corporation of NSW is managing the site to ensure the burn remains within established boundaries.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM. The status remains "Under control" as the responsible agency continues its operations.
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