Two bushfire hazard reduction burns are expected to be conducted on Bribie Island on Wednesday, September 21, weather permitting.
-See video below.
The two sites are:
- 10 hectares next to Fairway Drive, Woorim. North of the Woorim Golf Club.
- 2.5 hectares at the Verdoni Street Park, between Verdoni St and Sunderland Drive, Bellara.
Moreton Bay Regional Council is conducting the burns in conjunction with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Department of Environment and Resource Management and SEQ Water.
Asthmatics and residents susceptible to respiratory illness are advised to stay indoors, keep the windows and doors closed and block air vents. Use a filtered air conditioner to circulate air and keep medications nearby.
For further information on staying safe and well during bushfire season see www.asthmafoundation.org.au/Bushfires.aspx
Residents experiencing breathing difficulties during the burns should call the Queensland Ambulance Service on triple zero (000).
For further general information about being prepared for bushfire season see www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
For further information about the Woorim burns, contact council during office hours on (07) 5433 2559.
