Hazard reduction burn in Marramarra National Park in north-west Sydney

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with support from Rural Fire Service (RFS), will undertake a hazard reduction burn in Marramarra National Park, Maroota, on Friday 11 April, weather permitting.

The large 200-hectare burn is part of the NPWS hazard reduction program for 2025.

Starting 8am on Friday, the two-day burn will cover an area east of Old Northern Road and Old Telegraph Road, north of Hart Place, and south of the Dalgetys Creek Trail, Maroota. It will target bushfire fuel loads including leaf litter and sticks.

By reducing the risk of bushfire, the hazard-reduction burn will help protect nearby properties and important natural values.

Given the size of the burn, smoke will likely be visible across the area, and motorists are reminded to drive slowly, keep windows up, turn headlights on and obey traffic controllers.

Mopping up operations continue on Sunday and public access to the burn area remains closed until safety assessment are complete.

People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory issues are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.

All burns across NSW will continue to be coordinated with the RFS and FRNSW to ensure the impact on the community, including from smoke, are assessed at a regional level. Details on specific burns will be made available in advance on the Rural Fire Service website, Hazards Near Me website and app, and on NPWS Alerts website. For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia. For up-to-date information on these, and other, planned hazard reduction activities, visit the Rural Fire Service.