Planned burn operations: Barron Gorge National Park
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 20 August to 20 September 2026
- Published:
- 18 August 2026 2:02pm
- Updated:
- 19 August 2026 12:47pm
- ID:
- 26888
This alert applies to the following park:
- Barron Gorge National ParkTropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burn operations (weather permitting) between Thursday 20 August and Sunday 20 September 2026 (dates inclusive), within Barron Gorge National Park.
Visitors are advised that smoke may be present along some of the McDonald walking track.
Visitors with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.
Planned burns are vital in promoting ecological health and biodiversity as well as help to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires.
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the fire management webpage.
Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.
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