Planned burns will be carried out by Forest Fire Management Victoria and the CFA in areas near Maryborough and Heathcote tomorrow.
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Smoke may be visible from Maryborough, Wareek and Heathcote until Saturday.
One burn will be in the Wareek State Forest on Maryborough-Station Lane with 132 hectares set for a fuel reduction burn.
In Heathcote, the Spring Plans Nature Conservation Reserve will have a fuel reduction burn over 89 hectares new Heathcote-Hedleys Dam Track.
The burns are expected to be completed between 9am and 8pm on Wednesday.
FFV advises that road travel may be hazardous due to low visibility associated with smoke.
Access to walking tracks or areas close to the planned burns may be restricted.
You should seek medical advice if you experience symptoms related to smoke exposure.
For more information or to check other planned burns in the region visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au
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