Planned Hazard Reduction Burn at Kiwarrak Plantation in Mid-Coast Region
The Forestry Corporation of NSW is conducting a 14-hectare planned hazard reduction burn at Kiwarrak Plantation; the fire is currently reported as under control.
Alert Details
The Forestry Corporation of NSW has issued an alert for a planned hazard reduction burn (Reference: HRB_PEP_KIW002_2026) at the Kiwarrak Plantation. The incident is currently classified as a “Planned Burn” and the status is listed as under control.
Affected Areas
The hazard reduction activity is specifically located within the Kiwarrak Plantation, situated in the Mid-Coast Council Area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the Mid-Coast Council Area should be aware of the fire activity in the Kiwarrak Plantation. As the operation is a controlled hazard reduction managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW, residents should monitor local conditions and follow any guidance provided by the responsible agency.
Expected Conditions
The operation involves an active fire covering an area of approximately 14 hectares. Because this is a planned hazard reduction, the fire is being managed within set boundaries and is currently under control.
Timeline
The alert was last updated on February 25, 2026, at 11:56 AM. The operation is ongoing but remains under control as of the latest report.
Source: NSW RFS Official Notice