Sydney shrouded in thick smoke from hazard reduction burns
Hazard reduction burns across Sydney will trap thick smoke over the city through Saturday due to still air.
Hazard reduction burns ran across Sydney on Friday night. The burns blanketed the city in thick smoke by Saturday morning.
Western suburbs like Lidcombe, Bankstown and Greenacre were hit hard. Little wind across the city means the haze will linger throughout Saturday.
The RFS has more burns planned for this weekend. They will burn in Hornsby in the north, Penrith in the west, and the Sutherland Shire in the south.
Residents in affected areas should close windows and doors. People with asthma or lung problems should stay indoors if possible.
These burns help prepare for fire season. Forecasts show dangerous bushfire conditions are coming.
- Lidcombe, Bankstown, Greenacre, Menai
- Affected suburbs
- Hornsby, Penrith, Sutherland Shire
- RFS burn locations
Why it mattersPoor air quality affects people with asthma and lung conditions. It also signals that dangerous fire season is being prepared for.
AustraliaSydneysiders in affected suburbs will face deteriorating air quality through the weekend, and respiratory health is at risk.
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