The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will undertake a hazard reduction burn in Murramarang National Park Monday 17 July.
The 20-hectare burn will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads in the park to protect nearby residential areas in Pretty Beach from future bushfires.
The burn is scheduled to start at 10am this morning, with mop up and patrol continuing over the next few days.
Traffic control signs will be in place along Pretty Beach Road and Old Coast Road on Monday, due to potential smoke in the area. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive to conditions.
Smoke may be visible to residents in Pretty Beach.
People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
All burns around the state are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.
