VICTORIANS are undertaking private burn-offs as fire restrictions continue to ease across the state. The CFA and partner agencies will be making the most of cooler autumn conditions to conduct fuel reduction burns to lower bushfire risk for communities.
To prevent any unnecessary callouts, the CFA is urging landowners and farmers to register their burn-offs at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au so that if someone reports smoke to Triple Zero, the incident will be cross-checked on the register.
For the latest information about when and where planned burns are occurring near you, residents are encouraged to sign up to Planned Burns Victoria at www.plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au and download the App.
If you do see smoke and want to know if it is a planned burn or a fire, visit the VicEmergency App or visit emergency.vic.gov.au.
Detailed information about smoke forecasts, current air quality in your area and health advice can be found on EPA’s website.
Keep your burn off safe and legal:
Check fire restrictions in your area and always register your burn at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 668 511
Check and monitor weather conditions – particularly wind
To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand
Leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn
Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading
Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration
If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately.
