Bonfires are dangerous: Council

Bonfires are dangerous: Council

Lighting fires on Noosa’s beaches is illegal and poses a serious safety risk to people, pets and wildlife, Noosa Council said in a statement. Council has recently received reports of beach fires being left behind, with burnt timber, coals and hot embers remaining buried in the sand. Even after a fire appears to be extinguished, hot ashes can remain hidden beneath the sand for hours, creating a potential hazard for early morning walkers, children…