Already some Rural Fire officers have planned burn-offs to mitigate the hazard in their areas and, as long as weather permits, that will continue in the months ahead. Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade President Keith Golinski has urged local property owners to reduce their bush and grass fire risks by undertaking property, homes and shed clean ups. The Statewide Risk and Preparedness Assessment shows five shires were at an extreme bush fire list, with 44 listed at a very high risk. The data was gathered on the ground by Rural Fire District inspectors as well as from satellite imagery.
Property owners require a permit to burn prior to conducting any burn-offs.
Further information is available from the Palmwoods Rural Fire Brigade, phone 5445 0048.