Prescribed Burn Notification – Oakview Lane Murgon

These operations are carried out by qualified and experienced operators. Prescribed burns play an important part in wildfire mitigation and biodiversity conservation.

Location:         6 Oakview Lane Murgon (former Nightsoil Depot)

Date:               2 September 2023 – dependent upon weather conditions

Prescribed burn operation will be implemented under a permit issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

Residents 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.

For further information contact Council’s Waste Services Department on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.