Wednesday,
9 October 2024
CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs

CFA is urging people to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.

Last year, CFA responded to 819 callouts for escaped burn-offs between January and December, with 48 per cent (396 incidents) occurring in September, October, and November alone.

This concerning trend appears to be ongoing in 2...

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