FRANKSTON residents will have permits to burn cancelled on 17 November after the CFA declared the municipality’s “fire danger period” would start on 19 November.
Frankston councillor Colin Hampton said “residents need to be aware that all permits to burn will be cancelled as at 4pm on Saturday 17 November.”
“All permits to burn are cancelled in line with the Fire Danger Period. Open air burning without a permit is a criminal matter. People should report illegal burning to Victoria Police or the CFA by calling 000,” he said.
“Frankston City is well and truly prepared for what is expected to be a longer and hotter fire season than previously experienced.
“We will be conducting final property inspections by early December and any infringements and compulsory clearing will be completed by Council before Christmas.”
More information on the fire danger period can be found at cfa.vic.gov.au
