Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a planned burn on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 within the Great Sandy National Park – Cooloola section adjacent to Cooloola Cove, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests. These burns are being undertaken to help protect life and property in the event of a wildfire.
Smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Cooloola Cove and Tin Can Bay area. A section of Rainbow Beach Road and Queen Elizabeth drive surrounding this area will be reduced to one lane, with traffic control in place. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation. Observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers, and do not enter closed areas.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.