The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 12 and 22.
- Shire of Moira
- Shire of Strathbogie
- Greater Shepparton City Council
- Mitchell Shire Council
- Murrindindi Shire Council
As restrictions lift, CFA is urging residents to remain fire-aware, as dry Autumnal conditions combined with strong winds can still lead to fast-moving grassfires.
Deputy Chief Officer for the North East, Gavin Thompson AFSM said favourable weather conditions has allowed restrictions to ease.
"Fire behaviour has slowed remarkably over the last few weeks due to rain events, lower daytime temperatures and single figure night temperatures," Gavin said.
"We have seen a reduction in callouts to grass and scrub fires over the last several weeks.
"Most nights we have been seeing dew appearing and some parts of the area have even seen their first frost."
Residents travelling to other parts of Victoria are reminded to remain vigilant, as fire danger periods in other regions may still be active.
With the end of the FDP, some landowners may choose to resume private burn-offs, but it's essential to take precautions and ensure conditions are safe before proceeding.
To prevent unnecessary emergency callouts, landowners must register their burn-offs. If smoke or fire is reported, it will be cross-checked with the register to avoid an emergency response.
Burn-offs can be registered online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au.Where possible, landowners should also notify neighbours and those nearby who may be sensitive to smoke.
Burn-off safety checklist
- Check fire restrictions in your area and register your burn-off.
- Monitor weather conditions, especially wind.
- Notify neighbours to prevent unnecessary emergency calls.
- Maintain a three-metre firebreak, clear of flammable materials.
- Have enough equipment and water to contain the fire.
- Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay until it is fully extinguished.
- If your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately.
- For tips on protecting your health from smoke, visit the EPA Victoria website.
