With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take place over the coming weeks.
When air quality is impacted by smoke, everyone – and especially those with a heart or lung condition, people with diabetes, pregnant women, infants and children – should minimise the time spent in smoky conditions when practical to do so.
For tips on looking after your health when there is smoke, visit: epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/airwatch
Hundreds of permits have been issued for private and agricultural burns, while Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), together with the CFA (Country Fire Authority) are ramping up activity through our Joint Fuel Management Program as conditions allow.
While current conditions are ideal for burning in some areas, including around Greater Melbourne and Lorne, in Gippsland and North East Victoria, on some days weather patterns may cause smoke to linger overnight and through to early morning in some places.
