Planned burning 2023
Channel: Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action
Date: 2023-03-01

We take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across the state to undertake planned burns to reduce the threat of bushfires to the community, firefighters and the environment.

Reducing ground level fuels such as leaves, sticks, and fallen branches means fires are less intense and slower to spread, making it more likely that firefighters can keep bushfires small and contained before they pose a risk to communities.

Communities may see and smell smoke, and some roads and forest areas may be closed for public safety while these burns are being undertaken.

We work closely with the Bureau of Meteorology to assess weather conditions – such as humidity, temperature and wind speed – and will only carry out burns when conditions are safe and effective to do so.

The fuel management program is underpinned by scientific evidence and local knowledge to make sure works are focused where they can be most effective.

To keep up to date with planned burns happening near you in Victoria, register your info at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns
               
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