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NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED BURN

Fire Warnings as provided by:
Forest, Fire and Regions| Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

The following warning was provided by:

Patricia Young | Midlands Senior Community Partnerships Support Officer
Forest, Fire and Regions| Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
25 Vickers Street, Sebastopol  VIC 3356
M: 0417 841 557| E: patricia.young@delwp.vic.gov.au

8th February 2021

GRAMPIANS REGION - MIDLANDS DISTRICT 

Start Date: 9/2/2021

End Date: 12/2/2021
Forest Fire Management Victoria advise that the following planned burning will be carried out, weather conditions permitting:


Anakie – Box Track, 115.7ha, 10km NW of Anakie
Spatial Vision Central Map book 6606 (Grid Ref: BU 506 059)
This burn is scheduled to be ignited between10:00am 9/2/2021 and 6:00 pm 10/2/2021.

Smoke may be visible for the following days.


You may be affected by smoke from these planned burns
Smoke may be visible in the nearby localities and communities from these burns. 


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 burnareas 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 ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn
Call the VicEmergency Hotlineon freecall1800 226 226
Download the Vic Emergency app
Sign up for automated notifications about planned burns near you via 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.
If you have any concerns or queries please contact the Midlands District on (03) 5335 0716. 

Authorisation: Authorised by Forest Fire Management Victoria

Yours sincerely,

Fuel Management - Midlands 
 



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