Hazard reduction burn for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

The 164-hectare burn extends east of Cowan Creek to Bibbenluke and Booralie Trails and north to Duffys Wharf Track. All tracks and trails in the area will be closed for public safety. Tracks will be reopened once assessed as safe.

The aim of the burn is to improve protection for properties adjacent to the burn in Duffys Forest, to reduce the spread of wildfire within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and to promote biodiversity by maintaining appropriate fire regimes across the reserve system.

Smoke may affect the area and people with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors, close windows and doors, and follow their health plan.

People with known health conditions should sign up to get air quality reports, forecasts and alerts via email or SMS and check the RFS website for advice and for regular updates on planned burns.

The NPWS conducts controlled burns for a range of purposes, including asset protection, strategic fire control, maintenance of biodiversity and research.

This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year, many 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, neighbours and communities from summer bushfires.

Hazard reductions are an essential activity under the current Public Health Orders and will be conducted in a COVID-19 safe manner to ensure the safety of fire crews and the community. COVID-19 safety briefings are provided to all staff.

More information on hazard reduction activities: NSW Rural Fire Service and the RFS 'Fires Near Me' website and app.

For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit the NSW Health website or Asthma Australia.