The NSW Rural Fire Service is planning to conduct hazard reduction burns on Friday 5 September at Wyee, Kulnura and Mardi, weather permitting.
Evans Hazard Reduction (Evans HR) - Wyee Farms
The Evans HR burn at 422 Wyee Farms Road, Wyee Farms is scheduled for Friday 5 September between 9:30am and 5pm. The Evans HR is located at the western end of Wyee Farms Road approximately 600 metres south of the power line easement on Manhire Road and covers 1.2 hectares in size.
The Farm Hazard Reduction (The Farm HR) - Kulnura
The Farm HR burn at 96 Barnes Road, Kulnura is scheduled for Friday 5 September between 9:30am and 5pm. The Farm HR is located to the north-east of George Downes Drive and east of Barnes Road, Kulnura and covers 16 hectares in size.
Carpenter Hazard Reduction (Carpentar HR) - Mardi
The Carpenter HR at 32 The Valley Way, Mardi is scheduled for Friday 5 September between 9:30am and 5pm. The Carpenter HR is located to the west of The Valley Way, Mardi and south of Mardi Dam and covers 1.4 hectares in size.
The burns will consist of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce bush fire fuel and to assist in reducing the intensity and adverse impacts of bush fires in extreme weather conditions.
Safety precautions
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat it is important to consider the following:
- Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering the homes
- Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
- Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
- Remove washing from clotheslines
- Ensure pets have a protected area
- If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on
- If you have asthma or a lung condition reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice.
