27 August 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is conducting a planned burn in the north-western highlands of Magnetic Island National Park.
The planned burn was started on Monday 26th August and is expected to keep burning around the highland interior areas of the island for approximately the next several days.
The fire is behaving as expected and Rangers and local fire authorities are monitoring the burn. The map below is indicative of where the active fire is.
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 https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air
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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