The NSW Rural Fire Service is planning to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Newcastle Substation, Killingworth on Saturday 8 August, weather permitting.
The hazard reduction (HR) burn known as Newcastle Substation IMZ in vicinity of Killingworth Road, Killingworth is scheduled to commence around 10am on Saturday 8 August and is expected to be completed the same day. The Newcastle Substation IMZ HR is located west of Killingworth Road, Killingworth, to the east of The M1 Pacific Motorway, and to the north of Killingworth township, the burn is 8.3 hectares in size.
These activities will consist of prescribed burning of vegetation to reduce the bush fire fuel and assist in reducing the intensity and adverse impact of bush fires in extreme weather conditions.
If weather conditions become unfavourable on the scheduled burn day, the hazard reduction burn will be postponed until conditions become suitable.
Safety precautions
As the prescribed burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the following:
- Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering 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.
