Planned Burn - Lake Ratzcastle

Published on 31 August 2021

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Start Date: 01/09/2021
End Date: 08/09/2021

Forest Fire Management Victoria advise that the following planned burning will be carried out tomorrow, weather conditions permitting:

 Lake Ratzcastle LR - Lake Ratzcastle Campground, Fuel rEduction Burn. Size 22ha. South West Spatial Vision Map Page 309. GR: 413263. 

This burn should be completed between 1200 and 1800 hours on the 1 September 2021

You may be affected by smoke from these planned burns.
Smoke may be visible from Lake Ratzcastle Campground.  

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 the Forest Fire Management Victoria website at https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ 

Call the VicEmergency Hotline on freecall 1800 226 226   

Visit VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au   

Download the Vic Emergency app   

Sign up for automated notifications about planned burns Victoria near you via https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/ 

Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.

 

 

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