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Prescribed burn at Wivenhoe Dam could produce smoke for days

A PLANNED burn at Wivenhoe Dam, yesterday, could produce smoke for up to two weeks after the burn was completed.

A PLANNED burn at Wivenhoe Dam, yesterday, could produce smoke for up to two weeks after the burn has been completed.

The burn at Hays Landing and Billies Bay (at the end of Hine Rd), was undertaken on Tuesday, August 4.

A spokesperson from SEQ Water said smoke may continue to stay around for up to two weeks after the burn period.

"If you are visiting the area, please remain vigilant and follow the directions of signage and the staff on site," the spokesperson said.

A planned burn at Lake Wivenhoe near Cormorant Bay, was postponed due to unfavourable weather today.

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