Following the previous day’s grassfire in East Warburton, another two grassfires have hit the Upper Yarra on Thursday 14 April.
Firstly, CFA crews were called to a grass fire on Valentine Drive, East Warburton just after 1pm. 3 CFA tankers arrived on scene and the fire was under control at about 1.30pm.
Only a hour later, CFA crews were called to a grass fire on Queens Rd, Wandin North just before 2pm. 3 tankers arrived on scene and the fire was under control at about 2.11pm.
The increase in fire activity is likely due to the lifting of the fire danger period on Monday 4 April, with burn offs getting out of the control of property owners.
A reminder to adhere to the following council instructions should you intend to burn-off:
Check and identify the days you can burn
Safely consider the size of burn
Register the burn through Esta
Check there is or create a clearing around and over the burn
Have sufficient water to put it out if needed
Check weather conditions and only burn off if suitable
