Ergon Energy and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are urging property owners to take extra precautions while conducting controlled burns near the electricity network.

After a couple of electric shock close calls with members of the public in recent times and the gardening season now here, Ergon Energy is urging people not to plant tall trees or bamboo near powerlines.

Helicopters are flying low over powerlines across a large area of regional Queensland, as Ergon Energy undertakes aerial inspections of the network ahead of storm season.