Burning Off

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For any permitted burns, ensure you comply with municipal local laws, and always register your burn at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or on 1800 668 511
If you light a fire without a permit, you could be charged with breaking the law and may be prosecuted. Penalties include fines and/or up to 12 months' imprisonment. Penalties can double on days of Total Fire Ban.
During the warmer months, burning off is not a safe option to reduce fire risk. Consider alternative methods such as disposing of green waste at a waste transfer station, mulching or chipping.
During the Fire Danger Period, store all excess waste in a burn pile kept at a safe distance from all buildings with well-maintained clearance around it until the Fire Danger Period is declared ended and conditions are favourable for burning.

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	It can take minutes for a burn-off to become uncontrolled. Every summer CFA responds to many escaped private burn-offs caused by re-ignition, unsafe conditions and leaving a burn unattended. Make your burn-off safe and legal by visiting: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff Download: Burning off video 30 seconds (MP4 36.9MB)
	It can take minutes for a burn-off to become uncontrolled. ✅ Make your burn-off safe and legal. ✅ Check weather conditions ✅ Check fire restrictions ✅ Never leave it unattended ✅ Ensure it is properly extinguished with water For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff Download: Never turn your back on a burn-off (portrait image) (JPG 366.9KB)
	Registering your burn online means Triple Zero call takers & fire services can respond to emergencies, not false alarms 🔥🍃 Download: CFA and Triple Zero - Register your burn-off (9x16 video) (MP4 99.5MB)
	The Fire Permits Victoria website is a quick and easy way to notify emergency services of your upcoming burn-off 🔥🍃 Download: Fire Permits Victoria - Register your burn-off square tile (JPG 1MB)