More than 10ha of Mt Lofty Summit to be burned after 6.30pm A controlled burnoff will be carried out at Mount Lofty. ADELAIDE residents who see flames at Mt Lofty tonight need not worry - it will be a controlled burn designed to reduce fire danger. It is likely the prescribed burn planned at Mt Lofty Summit tonight, will be visible from the city. The planned 12ha burn by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources will treat an area next to the Mount Lofty Summit walking track between the summit and Summit Rd (which will be reduced to one lane during the operation). The burn is part of a statewide program of controlled burning in high-risk areas this spring. and is likely to take several hours. It will start between 6.30pm and 7.30pm and may be visible from the city after dark, particularly around 10pm There may be some restrictions to access to the Mount Lofty walking trail and signage will be displayed throughout the operation. Fire crews will be on hand to direct walkers if necessary Crews will monitor the fire ground until the area is declared safe.