What to do about:SMOKE- Some planned burns can produce heavy smoke.
- Smoke can travel long distances. It may also settle in valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight.
- Think about how smoke from this burn may affect you and what precautions to take to reduce your exposure.
- Avoid physical activity during smoky conditions.
- Remain inside, if possible. Close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering buildings and vehicles.
- If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health and Human Services advises that you should seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
ROAD TRAVEL- Road travel may be hazardous if smoke causes low visibility.
- Crews in fire-fighting vehicles will be using local roads to access the burn area.
- Road signs may be in place to slow traffic. Obey all traffic signs and instructions from fire agency crews and traffic management crews near planned burns.
- For travel times and roadworks check traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
RESTRICTED ACCESS TO PLANNED BURN AREAS- Be aware of planned burning happening in your local area or in areas you plan to visit. See plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au for where burns are about to occur.
- The status of a burn can change quickly. Be prepared to change your plans and stay away from areas where burns are taking place.
- Access may be restricted where planned burning is being carried out – this can include forests, parks, national parks, state government and council reserves and along roadsides.
- Access may be restricted
- while final preparations are being made before the burn is carried out
- during planned burning operations
- in areas that have recently been burnt
- while post-burn safety checks are being completed
- During these periods you may not be able to access some roads, walking tracks, car parks, camping grounds, picnic sites and other recreation areas.
- Access will be permitted once the planned burn is declared safe – see plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au for the current status of FFMVic and CFA burns.
Stay informed about this planned burn- Visit plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
- Call the VicEmergency Hotline on freecall 1800 226 226
- Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677
For further information about planned burning- Visit ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn for information about why planned burns are carried out on public land (including forests, national parks and state government parks and reserves).
- Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/about/planned-burns for information about why planned burns are carried out on private land (including private property, council parks and reserves, railway and road reserves).
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