THE City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will be subject to fire restrictions as the Fire Danger Period (FDP) begins in the CFA’s south-west region.<\/p>\n
Beginning from Monday, November 25, the period follows a drier-than average autumn and winter.<\/p>\n
Victoria’s west and southwest are facing an increased fire risk as summer approaches, with dead and dry plant material making it easier for fires to ignite and spread.<\/p>\n
CFA deputy chief officer for the south west region Adrian Gutsche said with an increased fire risk, now was the time to take action and be prepared.<\/p>\n
“While we’ve had some recent rain, we are concerned this has caused additional growth in surrounding vegetation, and will soon dry out, adding to the underling fire risk.<\/p>\n
“We’re asking people to keep an eye out on the VicEmergency App and CFA website, to be aware of the fire danger ratings and to know what their plan is should a fire event arise.<\/p>\n
“If you can take the time this week to finalise preparing your properties, we strongly suggest you do so, whether that is reducing vegetation around your property or cleaning your gutters.”<\/p>\n
FDP’s are declared at a different time for each municipality in the lead up to the fire season, depending on a range of conditions.<\/p>\n
CFA’s 52,000 members are ready to support communities this fire season, but are urging people to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires across the state.<\/p>\n
Residents in the south west are asked to take the opportunity ahead of the FDP to clean up their properties and to conduct safe burn-offs where possible.<\/p>\n
Authorities must be notified of burn-offs at the Fire Permits Victoria website.<\/p>\n
Burning off within the FDP without a Permit to Burn is not permitted and strict conditions apply with liability sitting with the permit holder.<\/p>\n
It is expected the period will come to an end for the south-west on March 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
For more information on the regulations surrounding the FDP, head to cfa.vic.gov.au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will be subject to fire restrictions as the Fire Danger Period (FDP) begins in the CFA’s south-west region. Beginning from Monday, November 25, the period follows a drier-than average autumn and winter. Victoria’s west and southwest are facing an increased fire risk […]<\/p>\n