Burns planned for central Victoria
Central Victorian residents are being warned of planned burning in the area from Monday.
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Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA will undertake planned burning in Rushworth and St Arnaud on Monday, and Newstead and Maryborough on Tuesday, weather permitting.
Smoke may also be visible from Muckleford and Carisbrook.
The burns should be completed between 10am and 8pm on Tuesday but residents may see smoke until Friday, October 27.
Monday:
- Rushworth-Muhlans Rd: Fuel reduction burn, 41ha, 1 kilometre north east of Rushworth
- St Arnaud-Sebastopol Hill: Fuel reduction burn, 33ha, 2.5 kilometres north of St Arnaud
Tuesday:
- Newstead-Woods Rd: Fuel reduction burn, 10ha in Newstead township
- Maryborough-Black Jacks Track: Fuel reduction burn, 179ha 4 kilometres north of Maryborough
More information about planned burning can be found at www.ffm.vic.gov.au/plannedburn or www.delwp.vic.gov.au/pbns
People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
