Hazard reduction burns set for Worrigee Nature Reserve

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning two hazard reduction burns in Worrigee Nature Reserve on Wednesday 30 October, weather permitting.

The hazard reduction burns are set to treat approximately 14 hectares of bushland and are expected to take place over three days in the eastern area of the reserve. 

The low intensity burns aim to reduce fuel loads in the conservation area to assist in the protection of the area from future bushfires.

Smoke may impact Worrigee Road and surrounding streets. Motorists should exercise caution when driving in the area.

All walking trails between Quinns Gate, including Worrigee North trail, the pipeline trail and East Trail to the gate at the end of Worrigee Road will be closed for the duration of the burn.

These areas will be reopened when burning operations are complete and they are deemed safe.

Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.

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 Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. For health information relating to smoke from bushfires and hazard reduction burns, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.

More information on hazard reduction activities is available at NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW Government's Hazards Near Me website and app.