Prescribed Burn Notification – Chinchilla Wondai Road Cushnie

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

Location:         Home Creek No. 3 Drainage Reserve (Lot 72FY177), Chinchilla Wondai Road, Cushnie

Date:               8, 9 and 10 December 2023 – dependent upon weather conditions and brigade resources

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.

For further information contact Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.