Category: KCGO News

DECLARATION OF STATE OF FIRE EMERGENCY FOR QUEENSLAND

Discussions with Tony Hazell, Regional Manager Rural Fire Service, today regarding the current “Declaration Of State Of Fire Emergency For Qld” has revealed that the lighting of any fire in accordance with a “Permit to Light Fire” issued pursuant to section 65 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 is not permissible during the period of fire emergency declaration. However sugar cane growers can continue the lighting of fires in accordance with the “Notification For Burning of Sugar Cane” in terms of section 63 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, provided all conditions are met.

A copy of Notification and information sheet, previously posted to our webpage on 5th June 2019, are attached for members consideration.

Les Elphinstone
Manager / Company Secretary

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New Reef Regulations Proposal Information

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URGENT NOTICE – DECLARATION OF FIRE BAN

Anthony Hazell, Regional Manager, Rural Fire Service has issued notification of Local Fire Ban which includes the Burdekin District.

Please ensure that you adhere to conditions applied to the burning of standing sugar cane as well as burning tops and trash within the exemptions applicable in relation to fire ban, refer attachment for full details.

Ban is in place from 0001 hrs Friday 08/11/19 – 2359 hrs Sunday 10/11/19

Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO

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