Two planned burns near Gilderoy and Gladysdale will be ignited at any point in the next 24 hours Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advised.
The Three Bridges – Barber Hill Track planned burn, located at two kilometres south east of Gladysdale, and the Gilderoy road planned burn 1.5 kilometres south of Gilderoy will be ignited at any time within the next 24 hours if weather and other conditions are suitable.
The two burns cover a combined 816 hectares of land with the aim of developing areas with minimal fuel loads to reduce the speed and intensity of bushfires.
Weather conditions and fuel moisture levels are being monitored and final site and crew preparations are being carried out.
Some planned burns can produce heavy smoke, which can travel long distances.
It may also settle in valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight.
Think about how smoke from this burn may affect you and what precautions to take to reduce your exposure.
If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health and Human Services advises that you should seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
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.
Be aware of planned burning happening in your local area or in areas you plan to visit – see plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au for where burns are about to occur.
The status of a burn can change quickly. Be prepared to change your plans and stay away from areas where burns are taking place.
Road travel may be hazardous if smoke causes low visibility, and crews in fire-fighting vehicles will be using local roads to access the burn area.
Road signs may be in place to slow traffic – obey all traffic signs and instructions from fire agency crews and traffic management crews near planned burns.
For travel times and roadworks check traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
