Planned Burn Issued for Hanging Rock State Forest in Tamworth Region
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 991-hectare hazard reduction burn at Pulfords Road in Hanging Rock State Forest. The fire is currently under control.
Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued a “Planned Burn” alert for a hazard reduction operation in the Hanging Rock area. The alert is managed under the NSW RFS system and was last updated on February 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM.
Affected Areas
The activity is located at Pulfords Road within the Hanging Rock State Forest, specifically along Forest Way, Hanging Rock (2340). This operation is situated within the Tamworth Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the Tamworth Council Area should be aware of the planned fire activity in the Hanging Rock State Forest. As this is a hazard reduction burn, the fire is being monitored and managed by the responsible agency. The status is currently listed as “Under control.”
Expected Conditions
The hazard reduction fire covers an area of approximately 991 hectares. Active fire is present as part of the planned operation to reduce fuel loads in the forest.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 27, 2026. The operation is ongoing, with the fire currently maintained under control by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice