Controlled burn issue

ERGON Energy and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are urging property owners to take extra precautions while conducting controlled burns near the electricity network.

“If a hazard reduction burn gets out of control and brings a power pole down, it can obviously cause injuries or worse if it falls on someone. Fallen powerlines can also cause a serious safety issue for people and livestock in a much broader area,” area manager Matt Hilder said.

Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner John Bolger said taking precautions before and during hazard reduction burns could significantly minimise the risk of damaging property and electricity infrastructure.