Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA will conduct the fuel reduction burn over 250 hectares of the reserve, 1.2 kilometres west of Wedderburn on Wedderburn-White Rock Road.

The burn will be completed between 9am and 8pm on Friday with smoke visible from Wedderburn, Korongvale and Woosang until Tuesday.

Road travel may be hazardous due to low visibility associated with smoke and access to walking tracks, car parks, camping grounds and picnic sites in areas close to or in burn areas may be restricted.

Anyone affected by smoke exposure, should seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.

For parks closures, please refer to Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/

Stay updated on planned burns by visiting www.ffm.vic.gov.au/pbns