Hazard Reduction has been scheduled to take place in bushland South of Idlewild Fire Trail, west of Old Northern Rd, Endeavour Rd, Echidna Lakeside, and.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), assisted by the NSW Rural Fire Service, will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Mimosa Rocks.
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Interim Administrator Viv May has announced that a specialist risk consultant has been engaged to undertake an independent.
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Hazard reduction burn in Broadwater National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Broadwater National Park, west of Evans Head, on Thursday 20 May and Friday 21 May.
NPWS Richmond Area Manager Damien Hofmeyer said the purpose of the burn is to reduce bushfire risk to the Evans Head township and surrounding properties.
“Subject to favourable weather conditions, the 50-hectare burn will focus on the area bounded to the north by Evans Head-Woodburn Rd and to the west by Wallum Drive.
“Smoke may be visible to residents in Evans Head over the two-day period. If you are vulnerable to smoke, we encourage you to stay indoors and keep your doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.