The Fire Danger Period will end at 1am on Tuesday, 10 March in the Yarra Ranges, following an announcement from the CFA.
The lifting of fire restrictions will mean that residents in bushland and rural areas of Yarra Ranges will be allowed to burn off excess vegetation, provided they meet the conditions for their area (available after the Fire Danger Period ends).
Burning off is prohibited in urban areas of Yarra Ranges year-round, with exceptions for chimineas and fire pits used for personal warmth and comfort.
Burning off is prohibited during the months of June and July for residents in bushland areas.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Richard Higgins, said it was important that residents check conditions before burning off and notify the CFA of their burn.
“The Fire Danger Period’s beginning and end is declared by the CFA, using local information about moisture levels and fire risk, but even when the danger period is ending, residents still need to be very conscious of burning off and how to do so safely,” Cr Higgins said.
