Two hazard reduction burns planned for Jervis Bay National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning 2 hazard reductions burns in Jervis Bay National Park, near Huskisson, over the next 5 days weather permitting.
- a 16-hectare burn bordered by Murdoch St, Moona St and Currambene St, Huskisson on Saturday 29 July
- a 9-hectare burn adjacent to the Woollamia East Industrial Area on Tuesday 1 August
The 2 burns aim to strategically reduce fuel loads in the national park to protect community assets, including the Huskisson Petrol Station, Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Huskisson Public School, and the natural and cultural values of the park.
Reducing fuel loads will help to decrease the intensity, scale and rate of spread of future bushfires.
Pending appropriate weather conditions, the burns will start at approximately 10 am and will continue throughout the day, with mop up and patrol continuing over the following 48 hours.
On Saturday, signage will be in place on Burrill St, Currambene St and Keppel St. Pedestrians are advised to use caution and follow the direction of signage and staff. Do not to enter any area affected by fire.
On Tuesday, traffic control will be in place on Huskisson Rd and Woollamia Rd during burning operations due to the smoke and to protect fire crews.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive to conditions.
Smoke may be visible to residents in Huskisson, Vincentia, Woollamia and Myola. 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.
These burns are some of the many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
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 Planning and Environment.
For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit the NSW Health website or Asthma Australia.
More information on hazard reduction activities is available at NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW Government Hazards Near Me website and app.
