Planned burn - Mayfield Crescent Park

Published 13 August 2020

Planned burns at Chelsea Street, Moreton Bay

In one of the final planned burns before bushfire season begins, Moreton Bay Regional Council Fire Management will undertake a planned burn on Friday 14 August at Mayfield Crescent Park.

Mayor Peter Flannery said the burn is part of Council’s proactive approach to fire prevention across the region.

“Council is scheduling a planned burn, commonly known as a hazard reduction or controlled burn, in Burpengary tomorrow, weather permitting,” he said.

“The 13-hectare burn is expected to start mid-morning and be completed by early afternoon.

“Residents in Burpengary and Morayfield may notice smoke during and after the burn.

“Asthmatics and people sensitive to smoke are advised to stay indoors, keep their windows and doors closed, and have medications close by, and motorists in the area should drive to the conditions.

“Council will continue to assess weather forecasts to determine any final opportunities to undertake planned burns, before we head into fire season.

“Moreton Bay Regional Council has conducted 19 hazard reduction burns so far this season, spanning across 157 ha of Council-managed bushland.

“This includes burns of key areas across Bunya, Draper, North Lakes, Cashmere and more.

“The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a La Niña watch, which could potentially bring increased rainfall to the Moreton Bay Region over summer and ease the risk of a severe fire season later in the year.”

For more information about Council’s planned burns program, visit: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/plannedburns