Forest Fire Management Victoria advise of the following planned burn

No longer on display. Expired on 10 September 2020, 12:00 PM

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Start Date: TUESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2020  

End Date: FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2020    

Little Desert-East Block, Southern Break (Part (5km) – between Nhill-Harrow Road & Fullers-Mayberry's Road), Fuel Reduction burn of external boundary, 12km North of Mitre.  Map reference WE675478

 

You may be affected by smoke from these planned burns

Smoke may be visible from nearby localities and communities 
 
What to do about:  
SMOKE   
  • If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, the Department of Health and Human Services advises that you should seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024   
  • Close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering 
ROADS   
  • Road travel may be hazardous due to low visibility associated with smoke   
  • Signs may be in place to slow traffic. Obey all traffic signs and instructions from fire agency crews near the burn   
  • For travel times and roadworks check http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au 

ACCESS TO FOREST/PARK RECREATION SITES
  
  • Be aware of planned burns happening in your local area and stay clear of areas where burns are taking place or areas that have recently been burnt   
  • Access to walking tracks, car parks, camping grounds and picnic sites in areas close to or in burn areas may be restricted   
  • For parks closures, please refer to Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/ 
Stay informed about Planned Burning   
 
·        Visit our website at http://www.vic.gov.au/plannedburn   
·        Call the VicEmergency Hotline on free call 1800 226 226   
·        Visit VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au   
·        Download the Vic Emergency app   
·        Sign up for automated notifications about planned burns near you via Planned Burns Victoria  
·        Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.