NSW Rural Fire Service Manages 10-Hectare Hazard Reduction Burn in Sussex Inlet
The NSW Rural Fire Service is overseeing a 10-hectare planned hazard reduction burn known as 'Flood HR' at The Springs Rd in Sussex Inlet, currently listed as under control.
Alert Details
Alert Type: Planned Burn (Hazard Reduction) Issuing Agency: NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Incident Name: Flood HR Current Status: Under control
Affected Areas
This hazard reduction activity is located at The Springs Rd, Sussex Inlet (2540). The operation is situated within the Shoalhaven Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Sussex Inlet area should be aware of the active fire. As the NSW Rural Fire Service has designated the status as “Under control,” there is no immediate threat, but individuals should continue to monitor the situation for updates from local authorities.
Expected Conditions
The fire is a planned hazard reduction operation covering an area of approximately 10 hectares. Because this is a controlled burn, fire activity is expected within the designated perimeter.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 18, 2026, at 3:45 PM. The operation remains active but under control as of the latest report.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice