Planned Burning News Today

Predicted weekend thunderstorms mean Wednesday and Thursday of this week will have optimal conditions for prescribed burns in the Lolo National Forest.

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Swedish ambassador in connection with the upcoming action of burning the Quran in Stockholm, a diplomatic source in Ankara told Sputnik.

The prescribed burns are taking place in both San Luis Obispo County as well as in Santa Barbara County in order to prevent future fires in the region.

Premium Content Subscriber only Crews will be operating in the vicinity of Glenlyon Road and Dalrymple Drive. As a result, the surrounding suburbs may be impacted by smoke over the coming days. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call triple-0 (000) immediately. planned burni...

Residents are urged to take care on the roads and shut doors and windows if they suffer from a respiratory health condition.

Premium Content Subscriber only Planned ground and aerial burning will be conducted this month in a number of national parks in Central Queensland. Burns are to be conducted within Mount Archer National Park and State Forest, Byfield National Park and State Forest, and Blackdown Tableland National Park and Arthurs Bluff State Forest. Smoke may be seen in Mount Archer, Rockhampton, Byfield, Lake Mary, Rossmoya, Bluff, South Blackwater, and neighbouring areas. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Servic...