newy.com.au – Smoke may settle around New Lambton Heights and be visible across parts of Newcastle during a planned hazard reduction burn on Monday, 7 September 2026.
Fire and Rescue NSW will conduct the burn in bushland at New Lambton Heights after scheduling the operation to take advantage of favourable weather. Forecast south-easterly winds are expected to support the work.
The prescribed burn is intended to reduce vegetation that could fuel future bushfires and threaten nearby people and properties. Residents should monitor the NSW Rural Fire Service hazard reduction website for updates about the operation and any smoke advisories.
People with asthma or other lung conditions have been advised to limit outdoor activity if smoke levels rise. Asthma sufferers should follow their Asthma Action Plan, use reliever medication as directed and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
Residents can reduce smoke inside their homes by closing doors and windows. Washing should be removed from clotheslines and pets kept in a protected area.
Motorists who encounter smoke should slow down, close their windows and switch on their headlights. Fire and Rescue NSW has asked people not to call Triple Zero simply to report smoke from the planned burn, with the emergency number to be used only when emergency assistance is required.
