The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns around the State to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and support a healthy environment.
QPWS will conduct a planned burn in Magnetic Island National Park via helicopter across the
ridgelines of the national park. Weather permitting, the burn will be conducted on Monday the 26th of August.
QPWS aims to burn 5 – 10% of the prescribed area and will be targeting the ridge lines and any grassy understory along the slopes.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen across Magnetic Island. Please observe any signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS rangers and other staff. Avoid driving through smoke where possible and park users please be aware that smoke may be present across walking tracks, especially the Nelly Bay to Arcadia walking track.
These burns aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on
communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.
They are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.
Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind.
These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather
conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.
If smoke affects you:
Stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
Keep respiratory medication close by.
Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the
Queensland Government’s website
You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld
Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire Management webpage.
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