The Country Fire Authority (CFA) have advised fire restrictions will come into force at 1am, Monday 9 December across all of Golden Plains Shire.
During the Fire Danger Period, there are a number of restrictions that residents must follow. To find what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Period, and on days of Total Fire Bans, visit the CFA’s website.
Residents seeking a Schedule 13 Permit to Burn by Private Persons during the Fire Danger Period, will need to contact their local CFA district to request and submit a permit application.
Council encourages residents to make sure any burn offs are completed well ahead of the start of the Fire Danger Period. If you are planning to burn off your garden waste pile, make sure you have:
- Checked the fire danger rating. Do not burn off unless the rating is Low-Moderate
- Logged your burn off on 1800 668 511
- The means to immediately extinguish the fire
- Cleared all around your burn pile
Residents must be in attendance of their burn offs at all times, and must ensure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving it unattended.
For more information on the Fire Danger Period and restrictions, visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au.