Hazard reduction burn in Kosciuszko National Park

The majority of burns will occur in Kosciusko National Park but hazard reduction burns are also planned in Woomargama and Brindabella national parks.

The first hazard reduction burn scheduled is north-east of Jindabyne in Kosciuszko National Park, bounded to the south-west by Kosciusko and Guthega Roads.

Weather permitting, Tuesday’s burn will treat 3,535 hectares of bushland to reduce sub-alpine fuel loads adjacent to the main ridge lines.

This will provide protection to the Alpine Ash and Snow Gum communities, as well as significant infrastructure.

Tracks and trails in the area will be closed to the public for the duration of the burn and will reopen once the area is assessed as safe.

Smoke may be visible from Jindabyne, Perisher Valley, Guthega and Charlotte Pass. Those travelling on Kosciuszko Road to Perisher, Charlottes Pass and Guthega are advised to take caution driving with the potential for there to be smoke along Kosciuszko Road adjacent to the burn.

People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.

Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.

All burns around the state will continue being coordinated with the NSW RFS to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.

People with known health conditions can sign up to receive air quality reports, forecasts and alerts via email or SMS from the Department of Planning and Environment.

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

More information on hazard reduction activities is available at: NSW Rural Fire Service website and the NSW Government Hazards Near Me app.