The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale and Uralla, from Monday 31 August to Tuesday 1 September 2026, weather permitting.
The 800 hectares burn is located east of Mihi Falls on the edge of the section of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Smoke may impact Spring Camp, Enmore and Blue Knobby Roads. Drivers are warned to take care and drive to conditions.
People with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area.
The aim of the burn is to reduce fuel loads in the area, helping protect the park, wildlife, neighbouring properties and local communities from the impacts of wildfires.
For their safety, the public should not enter closed areas while the operation is underway.
Trails will be reopened once the area is assessed as safe. Visitors must check NPWS Alerts for up-to-date information on closures.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
These hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect the parks, their natural and cultural values, neighbours and communities from summer bushfires.
