The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18.
• Swan Hill Rural City Council
• Yarriambiack Shire Council *both D17 & D18 portions
• Hindmarsh Shire Council
• Horsham Rural City Council
• West Wimmera Shire Council * those parts on and north of the Wimmera Highway and including all of the townships of Edenhope & Apsley
The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the Mildura Rural City Council municipality will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 October.
During the Fire Danger Period:
• A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. You can apply for a permit at firepermits.vic.gov.au. It can also be issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or the CFA District Office.
• Lighting fires in the open without a permit can bring a penalty of more than $21,800 and/or 12 months imprisonment. For a full list of conditions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can.
• Farmers can find legal guidelines and practical advice at cfa.vic.gov.au/farms.
• More information about FDPs is available online at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod.
• To find out what you can and can’t do during FDP, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can or by
calling VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
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