Hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park on Thursday

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park on Thursday 20th March, weather permitting. 

The burn will reduce fuel loads including leaves, sticks and undergrowth on around 85 hectares and is expected to take two to three days, including mop up and patrol operations. 

NPWS will undertake the burn in partnership with NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.

The low-intensity burn aims to reduce fuel loads in the national park and surrounding areas to help protect neighbouring residential areas from potential bushfires.

It will take place in Werakata National Park off Albury Street, Abermain, and smoke may impact properties in the local area.

Walking tracks and trails in the area will remain closed until mop-up crews deem them safe. NPWS asks all visitors to obey directions and signage for the safety of themselves and fire fighters. 

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 are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service 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 Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. For health information relating to smoke from bushfires and hazard reduction burns, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.

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