Fire Danger Period and restrictions begin

Published on 19 November 2019

The Country Fire Authority has declared that the Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire will begin at 1am on Monday 25 November 2019.

Once the Fire Danger Period comes into effect, fire restrictions also come into force.

This means you cannot light a fire in the open air for burning off unless you have a permit and comply with certain requirements.

Council’s Director Assets and Operations, Shane Walden has reminded residents of the need to be prepared for bushfire.

“The Fire Danger Period is when CFA restricts the use of fire in the community for public safety,” Mr Walden said.

“The introduction of the Fire Danger Period is a key trigger for people to prepare their properties and review their bushfire survival plan.”

Fire events in New South Wales and Queensland are a timely reminder that preparation is everyone’s responsibility and that early action can help prevent fires threatening lives and property.”

To assist residents with cleaning up their properties, free green waste disposal is available at Council’s transfer stations at Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend.

To access Council’s free green waste disposal service, you must be a ratepayer or tenant within Macedon Ranges Shire and you must provide evidence of residence such as an original rates notice or driver’s licence.