The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Myall Lakes National Park, near Mayers Flat on The Lakes Way, starting on Friday 25 August.
The 60-hectare burn aims to protect the park and nearby private properties by creating a mosaic of fuel-reduced zones within the national park, which will reduce the spread and intensity of future bushfires.
The burn is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Friday morning, with mop up and patrol continuing over the following 2 to 3 days.
The burn area on the north side of Myall Lake will be closed for the duration of the burn. The area will be reopened once it is deemed safe.
Traffic control will be in place on The Lakes Way and Mayers Point Rd will be closed. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and drive to conditions.
Smoke may be visible to residents in Buladelah, Seal Rocks and Smiths Lake. 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.
