Burn ban ends Monday

MONDAY will mark the end of the official Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the Yarra Ranges, but the mayor has warned residents not to become complacent in the colder months.
The end of the declared period will be at 1am on Monday 7 April, and residents will be able to burn off without a permit after that point, provided they meet the year-long burning off criteria.
Mayor Fiona McAllister said that with little rain over the summer months, residents should not become complacent over autumn and winter and should keep fire risk to a minimum.
“Although the official danger period is over, we have had very little rain and so it is still important to maintain your property in a fire safe condition and to practice safe burning off,” she said.
“Residents also need to be aware of burning off restrictions.”
Restrictions include a ban on fires on Sundays, on total fire ban days, smog alert days and a total ban on burning off in urban areas.
Residents can check the restrictions that apply to their areas at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/burningoff.