Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that the Launching Place – Wickhams Reserve planned burn, located at 2.8km east of Woori Yallock will be ignited at any time within the next 10 days if conditions are suitable.
Weather conditions and fuel moisture levels at the burn site are being monitored and safety checks carried out in preparation for the burn.
If conditions are not suitable, the burn may be postponed.
To stay informed about this planned burn, visit plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au OR 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).
Note that some burns are carried out in stages, with part of the burn completed, and crews returning later to carry out further work within the burn area.
If so, you will receive notifications when the burn is once again scheduled to be carried out.
