CFA is also urging people to ensure they are picking appropriate conditions in which to conduct a burn-off to minimise the risk of burns escaping.
CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said with unusually warm weather this autumn, people should take care.
“We have had some rainfall; however, people shouldn’t become complacent, burning off still needs to be done with care,” Mr Cook said.
“If you light a fire to burn off, you own it. Please don’t leave your burn-off unattended, and always make sure it is fully extinguished properly with water.”
An online registration will always be fast and easy. Unregistered burn-offs can cause a spike in calls to 000 and unnecessary callouts for firefighters.
Triple Zero Victoria chief operations officer Paul Santamaria encouraged the community to register their burn-off online.
“We are still seeing high registrations by phone in some areas ... When everyone does their bit and registers a burn-off online, it reduces unnecessary calls,’’ he said.
To register your burn-off visit: firepermits.vic.gov.au/notify
If for any reason you are unable to plan ahead and need to start your burn-off immediately (within two hours), you can register by calling 1800 668 511.
For more information about burning off safely visit cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff
Before you notify us, make sure you:
• Follow regulations or laws by CFA and local council.
• Notify your neighbours if the burn will generate fire and smoke.
• Check the weather forecast for the day of the activity and a few days afterwards.
• Postpone your activity if high fire risk conditions develop.
• Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break of no less than three metres, cleared of all flammable material.
• Have enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively.
• Never leave a burn-off unattended.
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