Hazard reduction
The Gosford Rural Fire Service has carried out bush fire hazard reduction works between Kingsview Dr and Ryans Rd in Umina.
The purpose of the work was to reduce bush fire fuel levels and to protect the local community, according to Gosford RFS community safety officer Inspector Rolf Poole.
Nearby residents were asked to close doors and windows during the burn on September 26 to prevent smoke from entering homes and to remove washing from clothes lines as well as ensuring pets and livestock were kept in a safe place away from the burn site.
Press release, 23 Sep 2010
Rolf Poole, Gosford Rural Fire Service