Prescribed burn today at Majura

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service wishes to advise that, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions, a prescribed burn will be conducted today at Majura.

The burn at Majura is being conducted at 540 Pialligo Avenue to remove piles of dead timber, reduce the fire risk, and improve the pasture for grazing.

The burn may continue to tomorrow if required and weather permits.

See the location map of the burn site.

Experienced ACT Parks and Conservation fire managers will conduct and oversee the burning operation. Every effort is made to conduct burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke, but temporary smoke cover is possible and may be visible across parts of Canberra.

This is an essential service to protect Canberrans and their property this summer and ACT Parks and Conservation will be taking appropriate COVID-19 precautions, such as physical distancing and hygiene requirements.

As part of managing the prescribed burn to its conclusion, a buffer zone of up to 20 metres will be created around the complete perimeter of each prescribed burn.

People with asthma, other chronic respiratory and/or chronic cardiac diseases, should not perform vigorous exercise and should stay inside if affected by the smoke. People with asthma should continue their medication and consult their general practitioner if they experience discomfort.

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