The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA's north-east region:
- Mitchell Shire
- Murrindindi Shire
Residents in these areas are encouraged to ensure their properties and families are well prepared ahead of the FDP. This includes cleaning up grass, leaves and other flammable materials. Everyone should also have a fire plan for high-risk fire weather days.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer for CFA District 12, Stephen Keating, said any private burn-offs must be fully extinguished prior to 17 November.
"We've already seen several burn-offs get away in recent weeks, so it's really important that people conduct their burns safely and make sure the fire is fully out before they walk away," Stephen said.
"This year we will see fine fuels drying off at a faster rate due to dryer soils. The heavier fuels are also more likely to be involved in fire due to the prolonged rainfall deficit.
"If you have a large burn off pile or bigger stumps or logs, it is too late for you to burn them off.
"All burn offs are the responsibility of the landowner to ensure that they are out and can't flare up later."
