The Fire Danger Period began in the Campaspe Shire on Monday (December 12).
Fire Danger Periods are based on local conditions such as the amount of rain and grassland curing rate.
According to the CFA, there will be the potential for increased grass fire conditions for the 2022-23 fire season due to significant grass growth and delayed harvest activities.
The return of a La Niña weather pattern has led to widespread rainfall and flooding in parts of the state, particularly in October. However, the CFA warns that doesn’t mean communities can become complacent about the fire risk this season.
The CFA is urging common sense and individual responsibility for preventing fires by conducting safe private burn-offs to reduce fuel loads and clean up properties ahead of the Fire Danger Period.
CFA District 22 commander Peter Bell suggested that people should clean up around their properties now, before the fire season starts.
He urged people to consider the weather — including how hot and windy it is — before doing any burn-offs.
“The grass is curing very quickly now,” he said.
“People need to be vigilant in what they do.”
The CFA also said before doing any burn-offs, people should ensure they had a good suppression system in place to use if the fire escaped.
People can register planned burns by phoning 1800 668 511 or online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au
“We encourage everyone to register burn-offs so we are not sending brigades to fires unnecessarily,” Mr Bell said.
Once the Fire Danger Period starts, a permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation.
This permit can be issued by the municipal fire prevention officer or the CFA district office. The Fire Danger Period began in Campaspe Shire on Monday, December 12.
Fire Danger Periods are based on local conditions such as the amount of rain and grassland curing rate.
According to the CFA, there will be the potential for increased grass fire conditions for the 2022-23 fire season due to significant grass growth and delayed harvest activities.
The return of a La Niña weather pattern has led to widespread rainfall and flooding in parts of the state, particularly in October. However, the CFA has warned that this doesn’t mean communities can become complacent about the fire risk this season.
The CFA is urging common sense and individual responsibility for preventing fires by conducting safe private burn-offs to reduce fuel loads and clean up properties, which ideally would have been done ahead of the Fire Danger Period.
CFA District 22 commander Peter Bell suggested that people should clean up around their properties now, if they haven’t already done so.
He urged people to consider the weather — including how hot and windy it is — before doing any burn-offs.
“The grass is curing very quickly now,” he said.
“People need to be vigilant in what they do.”
The CFA also said that before doing any burn-offs, people should ensure they had a good suppression system in place to use if the fire escaped.
Now the Fire Danger Period has started, a permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation. This permit can be issued by the municipal fire prevention officer or the CFA district office.
“We encourage everyone to register burn-offs so we are not sending brigades to fires unnecessarily,” Mr Bell said.
People can register planned burns by phoning 1800 668 511 or online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au