The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting two hazard reduction burns in Corymbia State Conservation Area on Thursday 17 September, subject to suitable weather conditions.
The combined 110-hectare burn will help protect rural residential properties and private infrastructure, including a large timber sawmill, as well as the Summerland Way and major power transmission lines from the impacts of potential wildfire.
Tracks and trails within the area will be closed and will reopen once it is assessed as safe.
Summerland Way is expected to remain open; however, traffic controllers will be on-site during the burns.
Smoke may affect communities in Warragai Creek, including Mountain View, Tranayr and parts of Junction Hill. Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions and are advised to take care if visibility is reduced by smoke.
People with asthma or other respiratory conditions are advised to avoid smoky areas where possible, remain indoors, close windows and doors, and follow their health plan.
These burns are two of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year, often 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 future bushfires.
