Planned Burn: 51-Hectare Hazard Reduction Underway at Boambee Plantations, Coffs Harbour
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 51-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Boambee Link Road in Upper Orara, currently reported as under control.
Alert Details
Alert Type: Planned Burn (Hazard Reduction)
Issuing Agency: Forestry Corporation of NSW
Status: Under control
Fire Present: Yes
Affected Areas
The hazard reduction activity is located at Boambee Link Road, Upper Orara, 2450, within the Coffs Harbour Council Area. The specific site is identified as Boambee Plantations F26.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Coffs Harbour council area should be aware of the ongoing hazard reduction operation. The Forestry Corporation of NSW reports the fire is currently under control. No further emergency actions are specified in the current alert.
Expected Conditions
The fire is currently active across an area of 51 hectares as part of a controlled hazard reduction strategy.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on March 17, 2026, at 18:10. The operation is currently ongoing under the supervision of the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice