A smoke alert has been issued for Mount Molloy with planned burns scheduled in the area early this week. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Motorists travelling to or from Cape York over the next two days need to be mindful of visibility on the road after the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) issued a smoke alert ahead of conducting planned burns around Mount Molloy on 18-19 August.
The fuel reduction burn will be carried out weather permitting and, as a result, smoke may be seen in nearby areas.
Travellers around Mount Molloy are asked to observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS rangers during the planned burn, and reminded to never enter closed areas.
A QPWS spokesperson said the exact timing of the burn would depend on local weather conditions.
“Planned burns are highly weather dependent, and generally require milder conditions and minimal wind,” they said.
“These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.”
Members of the public can stay up to date on the planned burn by using the Park Alerts feature on the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation website.
