CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning off activities tomorrow due to strong winds forecast across the state.
Landowners are also encouraged to check their recent burn-offs from the last 24-48 hours and ensure they are completely extinguished.
There are widespread damaging gusts between 90 and 110km/hour forecasted for most of the state, which have the potential to grow into destructive gusts of up to 125km/hour on the southwest and central coasts.
The winds will be north-westerly to westerly before changing to a south-westerly direction in the evening, which will make any fire in the landscape difficult to for firefighters to control.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said conditions over the next 24 hours are dangerous for burning off.
“We’re asking the community to be aware of your local conditions and stop burning off activities until safe to do so,” he said.
“We know burn-offs can flare-up several days afterwards, so it is important residents are consistently monitoring wind conditions before and after their burning day, while also notifying their neighbours to be mindful of smoke.
“If you light a fire to burn-off, you own it. Please don’t leave your burn-off unattended and always make sure it is extinguished properly with water.
“Victorians should be registering their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits Victoria website to help agencies manage fire risk effectively.”
Before burning off, ensure:
You are following regulations or laws by CFA and your local council.
A fire break is established with no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material.
You register your burn-off using the Fire Permits Victoria website or by calling Triple Zero Victoria on 1800 668 511.
Check for more information on how to prepare your property and burn-off safely on www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
