Fire Danger Period 2022/23 Ends 17 April

Fire Danger Ends

The Fire Danger Period will end in Golden Plains Shire at 1am on Monday 17 April 2023.

While the official Fire Danger Period will come to an end, Council encourages residents to remain vigilant about fire. 

If residents are planning to burn off their garden waste pile, they need to make sure they have:

  • Checked the fire danger rating.
  • Registered their burn off at firepermits.vic.gov.au or call 1800 668 511, failure to do so may result in your local CFA being called out for no reason and the possibility of a $924 fine.  
  • Notified their neighbours.
  • The means to immediately extinguish the fire.
  • Cleared all around the burn pile and;
  • Ensure that the smoke from the fire does not cause a nuisance to nearby properties.

A responsible adult must be in attendance of their burn offs at all times, and must ensure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving it unattended.

To check the Fire Danger Rating, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/central-fire-district

Residents are reminded that they cannot burn off offensive materials, including chemicals, rubber, plastic, petrol, oil, paint, treated timber, furniture or mattresses. To report a pile of these items ready to be burnt, please contact Council at 5220 7111 and speak with a Community Safety Officer.

To find out more about fire prevention in Golden Plains Shire, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/community/fire-flood-and-emergencies/fire-prevention

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