The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a hazard reduction burn at Blackheath Catchment East in the Blue Mountains National Park from Friday 30 April, weather permitting.
Around 115 hectares will be treated. Smoke may impact visibility on the Great Western Highway during the operation, and drivers are urged to take care.
It is important this burn goes ahead to help protect residents and businesses from future large fire events. It will also help to maintain biodiversity and reduce fuel loads in the area.
Depending on conditions, other burns may also be carried out in the region next week so smoke may be visible in the area for several days.
We thank our neighbours and visitors to the region for their understanding.
People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.
The hazard reduction burn will be a joint operation between NPWS and the NSW Rural Fire Service.
All park and trail closures will be listed on the NPWS Alerts website.
The Blackheath Catchment East burn is one of 12 hazard reductions the NPWS has planned in the Blue Mountains National Park this autumn. They are just some of the many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year.
For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or the Asthma Foundation.
