NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park and adjacent lands tomorrow on Friday 11 April, weather permitting.
The burn will reduce fuel loads of around 50 hectares and is expected to take two to three days, including mop-up and patrol operations.
NPWS will lead the burn in partnership with NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
The low-intensity burn aims to reduce fuel loads in the national park and surrounding areas to help protect neighbouring residential areas from potential bushfires.
It will take place in Werakata National Park and on land next to Albury Street and Forbes Street, Abermain, and smoke may impact properties in the local area.
Walking tracks and trails in the area will remain closed until mop-up crews deem them safe. NPWS asks all visitors to obey directions and signage for the safety of themselves and fire fighters.
Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.
Smoke may be visible in the nature reserve and nearby communities depending on wind direction. People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory issues are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.
All burns across NSW will continue to be coordinated with the RFS and FRNSW to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level. Details on specific burns will be made available in advance on the Rural Fire Service website, Hazards Near Me website and app, and on NPWS Alertswebsite.
For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia. For up-to-date information on these, and other, planned hazard reduction activities, visit the Rural Fire Service.