Fire Management

Hazard Reduction Burn Notification

Excalibur (BA-2018-01767) HR – Friday, 22 November 2024

RFS are proposing to carry out important hazard reduction activities this coming week at Excalibur (BA-2018-01767). This burn is scheduled for Friday 22 November, 9am and to be completed by around 9pm. The Excalibur HR is in bushland managed by National Parks and Hornsby Council and the burn area is situated in bushland bordering properties along Arthurs Circle, Excelsior Rd, Excalibur Close and Daniella Way Mt Colah . The burn is approx. 3.5 ha in size. Crews will be patrolling this burn on Saturday and Sunday as required.

For further information visit: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Bush fire is both an inevitable and essential part of the Australian environment. They are also known to pose a significant threat to life, property and to the environment itself.

Greater Sydney is one of the most bush fire-prone areas in Australia and Hornsby Shire is one of the most vulnerable to bush fire risk with 34 per cent of properties (being 19,804 properties, covering an area of 41,362 hectares) currently identified as Bush Fire Prone land.

With so many properties being close to bushland reserves and National Parks, bush fire management and preparation is an important priority for the residents of Hornsby Shire. While these locations are highly valued, they can be exposed to bush fire risk. The best way to manage bush fire and its risk is by working together as whole community.

Council’s bush fire management strategy is guided by the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai bush fire Risk Management Plan.