The remains of a fire discovered on Baragoot Beach on July 11 saw the beach littered with ash and rubbish, while back in May, a similar despoiling of Murrah Beach took place.

In the latest incident, wood that had been used by Dune Care to show the access track to the beach was burned, and the fire was left smouldering. Largely covered by sand, it was very dangerous for other beach users.

“Broken bottles and cans were left littered in the ashes, posing a danger for walkers as well as despoiling the beach beauty,” group coordinator Karen Joynes said.

“Please do not light fires on beaches or in the dunes. They are illegal at all NSW beaches.

“Fires produce embers that remain very hot even when buried in the sand; serious burns can be caused if people or animals inadvertently come in contact with them.

“Airborne embers and flames may also start larger fires in adjoining bushland reserves, placing nearby houses and other buildings at risk.

“Habitat and compost is lost when fuel is gathered from beaches and dunes.”

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