Milder weather conditions have prompted CFA District 22 to consider permits for Schedule13 (S13) agricultural burning from Thursday, January 25.
District 22 encompasses Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie local government areas.
In these locations, landholders wanting to conduct S13 agricultural burns must apply for a permit using the Fire Permits Victoria website at: https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/
District 22 Commander Rod Railton said there was a window where the weather conditions were favourable to allow some agricultural burns.
“We will be reviewing this on a weekly basis. If conditions dry out again we may need to cease considering permits,” he said.
“Only those who apply for and are granted a permit may conduct burning operations.”
The permit holder must notify the planned use of a granted permit through the firepermits.vic.gov.au home page ‘Notify’ tab or by calling 1800 668 511.
Lighting a fire in the open without a permit is an offence and can bring a hefty penalty.
Landowners must strictly adhere to conditions listed in the Schedule 13 permit.
“It is important that all landholders are aware of their responsibilities when incorporating burning off into their farm safety plan and take adequate precautions to ensure that all requirements are met,” Mr Railton said.
“Any permits issued during the current conditions will include as a minimum requirement 3000 litres of water, three people in attendance and a 4m break around the perimeter and 4m around any trees or stands of trees within the area to be burnt. Light up time, not before 1600 hours.”
All other restrictions for the Fire Danger Period still apply.
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