Prescribed burn near Port Lincoln
Date posted: 21 Apr. 2026
A prescribed burn is planned on private land near Western Approach Road at Duck Ponds on Wednesday 22 April, weather conditions permitting.
The prescribed burn will start at 11.30am and is likely to be completed by 6pm. A significant amount of smoke is expected during the burn, and flames and smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.
- The area to be burnt is 19 hectares of private land around DK Quarries.
- Aircraft will be used to help deliver and manage this burn.
- This is a landscape protection burn.
- Flinders Highway and adjoining roads to the north may be affected by smoke during the operation, particularly between the intersections of Happy Valley Road and Winter Hill Drive.
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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