Residents of Kilsyth are advised that Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) will be undertaking a planned burn within the next 10 days.
A planned burn is scheduled to take place along Sheffield Road in Kilsyth, located 4.5km south of Kilsyth, and is to be ignited at any time within the next 10 days if conditions are suitable.
Weather conditions and fuel moisture levels at the burn site are being monitored, with safety checks being carried out in preparation for the burn. If conditions are not suitable, the burn may be postponed.
Some burns are carried out in stages, with part of the burn completed, and crews returning later to carry out further work within the burn area. If so, notifications about when the burn is scheduled to begin again will be distributed.
Planned can produce heavy smoke that can travel long distances. It may also settle in valleys and other low-lying areas, especially overnight.
People are encouraged to think about how smoke for this burn may affect them and what precautions to take to reduce expose.
It is advised that people avoid physical activity during smoky conditions and remain inside, if possible. Close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering buildings and vehicles.
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 60 60 24.
Road travel may become hazardous if smoke causes low visibility.
The fire fighting crews will be using local roads to access the burn area, with traffic management and road signs a possibility to slow traffic around the area.
For travel times and roadworks check traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
Access to the area may be restricted where planned burning is being carried out – this can include forests, parks, national parks, state government and council reserves and along roadsides.
Permitted access will be declared once the planned burn is safe – see plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au for the current status of FFMVic and CFA burns.
Visit ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn for information about why planned burns are carried out on public land (including forests, national parks and state government parks and reserves).
Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/about/planned-burns for information about why planned burns are carried out on private land (including private property, council parks and reserves, railway and road reserves).
