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Ensure your burn-off is registered

May 7, 2026

The CFA is also urging landowners to register their burn-offs and ensure they are picking appropriate conditions.

With the fire season behind us, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs to avoid unnecessary call-outs.

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CFA is also urging people to ensure they are picking appropriate conditions in which to conduct a burn-off to minimise the risk of burns escaping.

CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said with unusually warm weather this autumn, people should take care.

“We have had some rainfall; however, people shouldn’t become complacent, burning off still needs to be done with care,” Mr Cook said.

“We know burn-offs can flare up several days afterwards, so it’s important residents monitor wind conditions before and after burning off and notify their neighbours to be mindful of smoke.

“If you light a fire to burn off, you own it. Please don’t leave your burn-off unattended, and always make sure it is fully extinguished properly with water.”

An online registration will always be fast and easy. Unregistered burn-offs can cause a spike in calls to 000 and unnecessary callouts for firefighters.

Triple Zero Victoria chief operations officer Paul Santamaria encouraged the community to register their burn-off online.

“We are still seeing high registrations by phone in some areas including Lara, Yarrawonga, Healesville, Olinda, Kyneton, Woodend and Mount Evelyn,” Mr Santamaria said.

“When everyone does their bit and registers a burn-off online, it reduces unnecessary calls, and helps our Triple Zero Emergency communications officers to focus on emergencies.

“If you are planning to burn off more than two hours from now, registering online will always be the fastest and simplest option.”

To register your burn-off visit: firepermits.vic.gov.au/notify.

If for any reason you are unable to plan ahead and need to start your burn-off immediately (within two hours), you can register by calling 1800 668 511.

For more information about burning off safely visit cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff.

Before you notify us, make sure you:

• Follow regulations or laws by CFA and local council.

• Notify your neighbours if the burn will generate fire and smoke.

• Check the weather forecast for the day of the activity and a few days afterwards.

• Postpone your activity if high fire risk conditions develop.

• Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break of no less than three metres, cleared of all flammable material.

• Have enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively.

• Never leave a burn-off unattended.