Wednesday,
14 May 2025
CFA urge caution prior to expected surge of planned burn-offs

EMERGENCY services are urging landowners to take extra precautions before an expected surge of planned burn-offs this month.

CFA volunteers responded to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs across the state last year as landowners looked to take advantage of the mild autumn conditions to burn-off grass, stubble, weeds and undergrowth to maintain and prepare their properties.

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