Prescribed Burn Notification
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Council advises prescribed burn operations will be undertaken by the Queensland Fire Department and the Rural Fire Brigade in Proston on Saturday 28 September 2024, subject to conditions permitting.
These operations are carried out by qualified and experienced operators. Prescribed burns play an important part in wildfire mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
Locations:
- Middle Road Proston
- Nelson Street Proston
- Beatty Street Proston
- Beresford Street Proston
Residents and businesses around the burn area are reminded to take the following precautions:
- 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 highlights 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 1300 789 279, 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
