The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has planned hazard reduction burns at Italian Mine Road, Turlinjah located just north of Bodalla on Thursday, May 26.
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Another burn is planned at Cors Parade, North Batemans Bay on Saturday, May 28.
Approximately 27 NSW RFS members will be on site during the hazard reduction operations which are expected to be completed on the day.
“Hazard reduction is a vital element in helping to reduce the intensity of bush fires,” said Superintendant John Cullen, Manager of the NSW RFS Far South Coast Team.
“These controlled burns will help protect properties and assets in the vicinity and also assist our firefighters to control any future bushfires in the area.
“These operations are an important part of our Bushfire Risk Management Plan for the area, and there will be further controlled burns along the Far South Coast in the near future.”
“We advise residents in the vicinity of this burn to take appropriate precautions: keep doors and windows closed, remove washing from clothes lines and make sure pets are in a protected area.
“Motorists in the area should also slow down and take care if driving through smoke, keep windows up and turn their headlights on,” Superintendant Cullen said.
