The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are intending to conduct a hazard reduction burn in Jervis Bay National Park on Monday, 16 March, weather permitting.
The 40ha burn is to be conducted within Jervis Bay National Park 1.3km west of Vincentia.
The burn will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads to protect nearby residential areas and critical public infrastructure including the Vincentia Sewerage Treatment Facility to the north of the burn and Power Transmission Line to the east.
During the burn smoke may be visible from Vincentia and surrounding areas.
Local roads may also be impacted by smoke so motorists are advised to take care if there is reduced visibility due to smoke and drive to conditions.
People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
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.
