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QFES Burnett Area Commander Mark Long and RFS Burnett Area Director Andrew Marnie … urging South Burnett residents to get ready for what promises to be a long fire season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 17, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

There has been an increased number of fires in the Burnett since July, and the region is now accelerating towards bushfire season, firefighters warn.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is bone dry in some parts and unless we get rain soon we will be in the midst of bushfire season before we know it,\u201d Rural Fire Service Burnett Area Director Andrew Marnie said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been more than 10 bushfires throughout the Burnett this month alone, including some that have come close to properties.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Marnie said conditions had dried large parts of the landscape and left many areas prone to bushfires, prompting a warning to residents to check their properties now to identify and remove potential bushfire hazards.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Burnett is accelerating toward bushfire season and that means people need to take precautions now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeaf litter and long grass are enough to fuel a bushfire, so it is important to clear gutters and mow the lawn.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose using power tools should watch for sparks and keep a bucket of water within easy reach if they are working near grassland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Marnie said landholders should also be cautious when conducting burns on their properties.<\/p>\n

\u201cConducting a burn is one of the most effective means of removing fire hazards on properties but residents need to ensure they obtain a permit if a burn is greater than two metres in any direction,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFire wardens will issue a permit setting conditions including when a burn can be conducted and who needs to be notified.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis process is in place to ensure burns are carried out as safely and effectively as possible and to prevent the risk of the fire getting out of control.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Marnie said the Burnett experienced one of its longest bushfire seasons in 2016 and firefighters were anticipating another lengthy season in 2017.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cLast season went for 198 days and I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if the Burnett met or exceeded that figure based on the conditions we are currently witnessing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why it is important residents need to take steps now so they will be ready if a bushfire strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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