Prescribed burn at Belair National Park

Date posted: 27 Mar. 2026

A prescribed burn is planned on the Ballast Pit Track at Belair National Park on Saturday 28 March, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 11.15am and is likely to be completed by 6pm. Smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

• The area to be burnt is 10 hectares.
• The burn is planned to reduce the risk of bushfires burning through the park and impacting on the surrounding community.
• Visitors traversing Queen Jubilee Drive near the burn area will be escorted along the road and may experience minor delays.
• Smoke may be visible from Queen Jubilee Drive and some trails within the park.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website.

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