The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation Rangers will conduct prescribed burn operations within the K’gari (Fraser Island) section of the Great Sandy National Park - Binngih Sandblow to Orchid Beach between Friday 1 March 2024 to Saturday 31 August 2024, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Orchid Beach Township, Waddy Point Camping areas and beach camping zone 8 (Marloo, Ocean Lake, Duling). Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation.

The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.

Please observe and adhere to all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and contractors, and do not enter closed areas or exclusion zones.

For more information, please call the Dundubara QPWS office on 4127 9138.

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES).