The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Mount Royal National Park Tuesday 24 September 2024, weather permitting.
A 140-hectare burn will take place adjacent to Kurranulla Creek, on the southernmost tip of Mount Royal National Park, east of Muswellbrook, and 5 km due north of Carrowbrook.
The burn will begin in the morning, with crews continuing into the late evening. Crews will be present for a number of days after the burn.
The low intensity burn is being undertaken to reduce fuel loads in the area and protect neighbouring properties.
NPWS will be assisted by the NSW Rural Fire Service.
Smoke may be visible and impact on the area around Carrowbrook and Mount Royal for a number of days. Motorists should exercise caution when driving along roads in the area.
People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory problems are advised to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and follow their health plan.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
All burns around the state are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.
