The Fire Danger Period will end at 1am on Tuesday, 10 March in the Yarra Ranges, following an announcement from the CFA.
The lifting of fire restrictions will mean that residents in bushland and rural areas of Yarra Ranges will be allowed to burn off excess vegetation, provided they meet the conditions for their area listed on the Council website.
Burning off is prohibited in urban areas of Yarra Ranges year-round, with exceptions for chimineas and fire pits used for personal warmth and comfort.
Burning off is prohibited during the months of June and July for residents in bushland areas.
“The Fire Danger Period’s beginning and end is declared by the CFA, using local information about moisture levels and fire risk, but even when the danger period is ending, residents still need to be very conscious of burning off and how to do so safely,” Cr Higgins said.
“Anyone burning off after the danger period is over must check the rules about burning off on the Council website after 10 March and landowners can register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au
“If you’re looking to dispose of excess vegetation, other than burning off, residents can access Council’s green waste bins, or dispose of green waste at their local waste transfer station for a fee.”
“I would like to remind residents that until the Fire Danger Period is over at 1am on 10 March, it is still illegal to burn off in Yarra Ranges,” Cr Higgins said.
“Burning off during the Fire Danger Period could result in prosecution and emergency services time being wasted, so please be mindful of others and follow the local burning off rules listed at yarraranges.vic.gov.au/burningoff”
To read more about the Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Bans, visit cfa.vic.gov.au
For more information about burning off safely, including rules for burning off in bushland and rural areas, visit Council's burning off page.
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