July 25, 2024
South Burnett Regional Council is urging landholders to prepare now for the 2024-25 bushfire season.
A mixture of high vegetation loads and persistent frosts across parts of Queensland – including the South Burnett – have led to an increased risk of bushfires this season.
South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) chair, Deputy Mayor Danita Potter is urging property owners to be hyper-vigilant and begin their bushfire preparations now.
She said dry grass was posing a significant fire risk.
“It’s critically important that residents prepare and act now during the cooler months to ensure their bushfire mitigation activities are on track,” Cr Potter said.
“If you’re a landholder, I urge you commence your risk mitigation activities ahead of the fire season.
“Ensuring there is adequate access in and around your property for crews to enter, gives them the best chance to stop the progress of a fire.
“Simple steps like mowing your lawn regularly, trimming overhanging branches and getting rid of flammable materials (old timber and other flammables) from around your home and other outbuildings, removing leaf litter and sticks from roof gutters and the like, can all help to reduce your risk.”
Information about how to contact local fire wardens, bushfire warnings, and how to prepare for bushfires can be found on the QFD website
