Act now before bushfire season

Moreton Bay residents are urged to prepare now as the new bushfire season approaches.

The call comes with Moreton Bay City Council conducting planned burns to help minimise the risk and severity of bushfires.

“After one of the wettest seasons in years, we've seen rapid growth in some of our bushlands. But more growth means more fuel on the ground for a bushfire,” said Mayor Peter Flannery.

“These mild, low intensity burns help keep the bush healthy, maintain habitat for native wildlife, reduce fuel loads and protect our homes.

“Every burn is planned well in advance by expert crews, so when you spot smoke, know that we're helping protect what matters most.”

Mayor Flannery said residents can minimise risk by cleaning up yards and gutters and trimming low-lying branches or native shrubs close to their house.

“We should never become complacent around the threat posed by bushfires, especially as we head into the warmer months of the year,” he said.

“It’s important to know your bushfire risk and check if your home has a bushfire hazard overlay by visiting the Council website.”

Stay informed of upcoming planned burns by signing up to MoretonAlert for SMS and email updates.

Those with asthma or respiratory issues are advised stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed while planned burns are done.

For more on planned burns in the City of Moreton Bay, click here.

How to prepare for bushfires click here.

Upcoming burns

(Correct at time of publication. Timing subject to site and environmental conditions)

Bellara: Verdoni Street Park, 328 Sunderland Drive

Burpengary: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre, 150 Rowley Road

Burpengary East: Buckley Road Park, 139 Buckley Road

Caboolture: Scarborough Road Park, 59 Scarborough Road

Donnybrook: Toorbul Donnybrook Pony Club Grounds, 1100 + 1104b Pumicestone Road

Mt Glorious: Harland Road Reserve (north section), Lot 36 Harland Road

Samford Valley: Brian Burke Reserve, Woodview Street

Samsonvale: Mount Samson Road, Road reserve between Basin Road and Winn Road

Sandstone Point: Godwin Beach Reserve, 317A Bestmann Road

Toorbul: Otto Street Gravel Reserve, 6-40 Otto Road

Upper Caboolture: Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park West, 302 Williamson Road (MacGinley Road Park)

Upper Caboolture: Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park North, 302 Williamson Road (Tinney Road Park)

Woodford: Kauri Court Park, 46-76 Ironbark Drive