Prescribed burn at Warren Reservoir Reserve
Date posted: 17 Apr. 2026
A prescribed burn is planned in the north-western section of Warren Reservoir Reserve, 3km southeast of Williamstown, on Saturday 18 April 2026, weather conditions permitting.
The prescribed burn will start at 12pm and is likely to be completed by 8pm. Smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.
- The area to be burnt is 12 hectares.
- There will be no public access to the western side of Warren Reservoir during the burn.
- This is a landscape protection burn to reduce bushfire risk and any impact on local communities, water quality and supply.
- Smoke may be visible from Warren Road.
- This burn was originally scheduled for Monday 13 April but was postponed.
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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