Fuel Reduction Burn Stowport, Burnie

Published on 05 April 2023

Weather permitting, the Tasmania Fire Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Wednesday 5th April at Stowport, Burnie, as part of the state-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities.

The total area of this burn will be approximately 40 hectares, and is likely to take 1-2 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.

During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area.

While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites

Current air quality information is also available via the Environment Protection Authority website

Further information about this burn is available by contacting the Tasmania Fire Service on phone

1800 000 699 or email [email protected]. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website