Planned burn: Mount Cotton – Wednesday 22 June

Redland City Council’s Parks and Conservation Crews along with Brisbane Region Rural Fire Brigade will undertake a hazard reduction burn in the Heinemann Road Conservation Area, Mount Cotton from approximately 9.30am on Wednesday 22 June, weather permitting.

The burn location is 277-293 Heinemann Road, Mount Cotton.

All attempts will be made to limit any smoke hazards.

Advisory signs and smoke hazard signs will be in place, and motorists are advised to drive with caution and to conditions.

Residents should close windows and doors, and keep medications close by if suffering a respiratory condition.

The purpose of the burn is to reduce the volume of forest litter fuel, which will assist with hazard reduction – reducing the fire danger and providing conditions essential for native regeneration.

For more information about Council’s planned burn program, visit redland.qld.gov.au/PlannedBurns