STATEWIDE OVERVIEW
The Department of Sustainability and Environment will continue its program of planned burning across Victoria when weather conditions are most suitable.
Planned burns are for fuel reduction, ecological and/or regeneration purposes, and are managed in close consultation with local communities, the Bureau of Meteorology and the CFA.
Burns will continue to be patrolled until safe.
When burning is undertaken, we understand that people may be concerned about seeing and smelling smoke in the air again following the summer fires. We ask for the community’s patience while we carry out these burns.
DSE and CFA advise that although conditions may be suitable on public land, this does not mean it is safe to conduct burns on private land. Residents are advised to contact their regional CFA office for information on burning on private land.
GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICES
Road users are advised to take extra care as road travel may be hazardous in some areas due to low visibility from smoke when burns are being undertaken. Motorists are advised to slow down, turn on their headlights and drive carefully.
The Department of Human Services wishes to advise that people with pre-existing heart or lung conditions should take their medication as prescribed. In particular, people with asthma should follow their asthma management program. If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
For general information about how smoke from fires potentially affects health and precautions to take to reduce exposure, visit www.health.vic.gov.au/environment/emergency_mgmnt/bushfire_smoke.htm
Information on fires, planned burns in Victoria and general fire safety can be obtained from the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on freecall 1800 240 667. Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment may call textphone/telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969.
Information about fire restrictions, fire bans and fires on private land can be found at www.cfa.vic.gov.au For information about fires on public land please visit www.dse.vic.gov.au/fire
For up-to-date information about air quality visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/air/bulletins
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