Smoke warning as hazard reduction burn carried out on Fraser Island
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service began carrying out the planned burn operations near Happy Valley, Poyungan Valley and Yidney Rocks on Saturday.
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A smoke warning has been issued as a hazard reduction burn is carried out on Fraser Island.
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service began carrying out the planned burn operations near Happy Valley, Poyungan Valley and Yidney Rocks on Saturday.
It will continue until Wednesday, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.
As a result, smoke may be seen in the Happy Valley, Poyungan Valley and Yidney Rocks area.
The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.
This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.
Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.
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