Prescribed Burn Notification – Tingoora Reserve
South Burnett Regional Council advises prescribed burn operations will be undertaken in the Tingoora vicinity.
These operations are carried out by qualified and experienced operators. Prescribed burns play an important part in wildfire mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
Location: Tingoora Reserve, Tingoora Chelmsford Road, Tingoora
Date: 28 June 2023 – dependent upon weather conditions and brigade resources
Prescribed burn operation will be implemented under a permit issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Brigade members will take reasonable steps to notify adjoining properties prior to igniting the burn.
Residents and businesses around the burn area are reminded to take the following precautions during prescribed burn operations:
- Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
- Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
- Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
- Remove washing from clothes lines
- Ensure pets have a protected area
- Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on
- Sightseers must keep away from the burn zone for their own safety
If you have asthma or other breathing difficulties, reduce outdoor activities. If shortness of breath or coughing develops, take advised medical precautions, or seek medical advice.
Residents are also reminded that dumping of household waste on Council land is not permitted and fines apply.
For further information contact Council’s Natural Resources Management Department on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
