NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District

07/05/2026

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will continue important work on the Burralow Creek West Hazard Reduction over the coming days commencing from 09:30 Tomorrow (Friday the 8th May 2026).

Smoke may be seen in the vascinity of Bowen Mountain as work continues to complete this burn.

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

01/05/2026

Notification of a Planned Hazard Reduction – Bowen Mountain (Sunday 3rd of May 2026)

Our colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from the NSWRFS, plan to take advantage of favourable conditions to conduct a planned hazard reduction burn from Sunday in the Bowen Mountain area.

Due to the size and complexity of the burn, operations may continue through to Tuesday the 5th of May (up to three days), depending on weather and conditions.

This burn is an important part of reducing risk and helping protect nearby communities ahead of the fire season and we appreciate the community’s support during this period.

What to expect:

▪️ Smoke in nearby areas, including periods of heavier smoke over Sunday and Monday
▪️ Firefighters, fire trucks and aircraft in the area

How you can help 🗣
▪️ Only report unattended fires to 000
▪️ If you’re sensitive to smoke, keep doors and windows closed (and bring pets inside if needed)
▪️ If you’re in the area or travelling on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions and follow any directions from firefighters

We’ll provide updates if conditions change.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or online at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

24/04/2026

A Hazard Reduction (HR) burn is scheduled for Sunday 26th April 2026.

The HR will be in the Putty Rd, Colo area. The smoke from this burn may settle over parts of the Hawkesbury LGA over the following 3 Days. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire.

Traffic control will be in place to reduce risk to motorists and firefighters along Putty Road between McDougall Dr & Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd while Burn operations are underway.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

24/04/2026

Members from across the Hawkesbury will be at the Hawkesbury Show this weekend to answer all your questions about:
🏡 How to plan and prepare your home for the upcoming bushfire season
⚠️ Current and upcoming Hazard Reduction works
🧑‍🚒 How to become a member and the various roles available with the NSW Rural Fire Service

Come down, say hi 👋 and chat with our team about all things !

Hawkesbury City Council
NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
Pulse 89.9FM Radio

17/04/2026

Teams across the Hawkesbury RFS have been working alongside our friends at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service this month to conduct important Hazard Reduction works across the Hawkesbury LGA.

Our Crews have been putting in work behind the scenes to support the important work to conduct Planned Hazard Reduction Burns as well as working on important community preparedness and education programs like our stall at the Hawkesbury Show

These activities highlight the diverse opportunities that exist within the NSW Rural Fire Service including:
🥪 Catering
📞 Communications
🔥 Frontline Firefighting
🚜 Bushfire Mitigation
🚁 Aviation & Remote Area Specialist Roles
📚Community Education

Ever wondered if there’s a role that suits you? Come down to the Hawkesbury show this ANZAC long weekend and chat with one of our friendly members who can give you information on:
- Types of roles within the NSW RFS
- How to become a Member
- Our current Mitigation Recruitment campaign
- Hazard Reduction Burning activities
- How to best plan and prepare for Bushfire

NSW RFS Greater Sydney Area Command
Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

17/04/2026

**UPDATE** This Hazard Reduction has been postponed due to a storm cell which delivered 14mm of rain over the proposed area overnight.

We will look at rescheduling when conditions are favourable.

**Original Post**
A hazard reduction (HR) burn is scheduled for Saturday 18th April 2026.

The HR will be in the Putty Rd, Colo area. The smoke from this burn may settle over parts of the Hawkesbury LGA over the next 3 Days. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see unattended fire.

Traffic control will be in place to reduce risk to motorists and firefighters along Putty Road between McDougall Dr & Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd while Burn operations are underway.

For more information visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

15/04/2026

Planned Hazard Reduction - Thursday the 16th of April 2026.

Our agency colleagues at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with support from the are taking advantage of favourable conditions, and are intending to conduct a planned hazard reduction, tomorrow in the Bowen Mountain area.

What to expect:
Smoke in nearby areas throughout the day,
Firefighters, aircraft and fire trucks.

How you can help 🗣:
▪️Only report unattended fires to 000,
▪️Keep doors and windows closed if your sensitive to smoke and if necessary bring pets inside,
▪️If you're in the Bowen Mountain area or driving on Bowen Mountain Road, please drive to the conditions.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire.../hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

09/04/2026

Planned Hazard Reduction - Saturday the 11th of April 2026.

Our agency friends at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with support from the are taking advantage of favourable conditions, and are intending to conduct a planned hazard reduction, tomorrow in the Kurrajong Heights area.

What to expect:
Smoke in nearby areas throughout the day,
Firefighters, aircraft and fire trucks.

How you can help 🗣:
▪️Only report unattended fires to 000,
▪️Keep doors and windows closed if your sensitive to smoke and if necessary bring pets inside,
▪️If you're in the Kurrajong Heights area or driving on Bells Line of Road, drive to the conditions.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire.../hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

01/04/2026

Planned Hazard Reduction - Thursday the 2nd of April 2026.

Our agency friends at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are taking advantage of favourable conditions and are intending to conduct a planned hazard reduction tomorrow in the Upper Colo Area.

What to expect:
⏺Smoke in nearby areas throughout the day,
⏺Firefighters, aircraft and fire trucks.

How you can help:
🗣Only report unattended fires to 000,
✅Keep doors and windows closed if your sensitive to smoke and if necessary bring pets inside,
✅If you're in the Upper Colo/Colo Heights area, drive to the conditions.

Stay up to date via the Hazards near me app or https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury Police Area Command

17/03/2026

🚁🚁 The NSW Rural Fire Service Aviation Team will be undertaking essential training at Western Sydney Lakes this week. You may see helicopters working at low level as they practice search and rescue skills to ensure they can continue to service the community in fires, floods and other natural disasters.

If you see them overhead dont forget to give them a wave!