Farmer and volunteer firefighter Tony Pedro urges the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to halt plans for igniting three unburnt tingle pockets in the Vermeulen block during mid-summer. He emphasizes the heightened fire risk in dry farmlands and the surrounding environment, arguing that the focus should be on rapid fire suppression instead. With most of the area already burnt, he believes there is no necessity for further ignitions, which could endanger ancient tingle trees and escalate into wildfires. Pedro calls for a shift in priorities to protect the community and forests effectively.
