Prescribed burns to reduce the risk of bushfires in the South West are underway.
PRESCRIBED burns have begun across the South West to prepare the region for bushfire season.
The Department of Parks and Wildlife is advising motorists to take care when on the road due to limited visibility.
Prescribed burns create low-fuel areas in a mosaic of burnt and unburnt patches across the landscape, which help stem the spread of bushfires.
Prescribed burning is the primary tool available to Parks and Wildlife to manage fuel loads, which helps protect the community by minimising the impact of bushfires.
People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.
To find out the locations of prescribed burns visit dpaw.wa.gov.au
