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Residents and ratepayers are allowed to burn off at specified times of the year and under certain conditions. CFA has responsibility for deciding when the declared Fire Danger Period (FDP) starts and finishes. During the FDP it is unlikely any burning off can occur. Council does not issue permits to burn off during the FDP.
Council has simplified its burning-off laws to make it easier for residents to maintain their properties in preparation for the summer fire season. Residents can burn off at any time (excluding the Fire Danger Period) without requiring a permit, providing they meet the following conditions:
Additionally, if your land is less than one hectare, the burn pile must not exceed 1 m x 1 m.
If your land is more than one hectare:
Any fire that does not meet these conditions will require a permit from Council.
Before burning off, you must notify emergency services to prevent unnecessary response from local firefighters. If your burn has been registered, then emergency services can verify the fire is a planned burn if calls are received to report it as an actual fire.
To avoid wait times, register your burn-off on private land at the Fire Permits Victoria website.
While the burn-off registration phone line (1800 668 511) is available, callers can experience long wait times on days of high demand, as call takers concentrate their efforts on vital emergency calls.
The CFA decision regarding the FDP impacts on when you can or can’t burn off. Visit the CFA Website: Fire Danger Period to view the latest restrictions in force.