Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Reefton – Yankee Jim Fireline planned burn will be ignited within the next 24 hours if conditions are suitable.
It will take place at the Reefton – Yankee Jim Fireline, two kilometres south east of Reefton, and weather conditions and fuel moisture levels are being monitored.
It will be a fairly large planned burn at 965 ha.
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.
Planned burns can produce heavy smoke which can impact visibility and air quality – locals are encouraged to factor in these conditions.
Access may be restricted where planned burning is being carried out – this can include forests, parks, national parks, state government and council reserves and along roadsides.
Stay informed about this planned burn here: plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au
