The FDP restrictions already apply across parts of Victoria's north west, with further periods to be introduced across Victoria in the coming weeks.

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The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Victoria released on August 26 identified potential for increased grassfire conditions for the 2021/22 fire season.

However, acting assistant chief fire officer Chris Jacobsen reminded Victorians that even an average fire season in this state can still be a bad one.

"Conditions through the last fire season were similar to what we're expecting this year, and during those months we saw significant grass fires in the north and west of the state," he said.

"We've had plenty of winter and spring rainfall and now as the grass and bush is drying out in the north west and central parts of the state, the warmer weather, and drying grass means the fire potential is becoming heightened.

Mr Jacobsen said once the FDP comes into effect, CFA had a zero- tolerance approach to any fires caused by negligent behaviour.

"Expect any escaped or uncontrolled fire you start to be investigated by fire agencies and Victoria Police," he said.

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Once a FDP has been declared, fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

There are very strict conditions attached to these permits and the liability sits with the permit holder to ensure they always act safely.

You can apply for a permit here.

FDP's are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall.

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More information and restrictions are published here.

The FRD will commence Central Goldfields Shire and Mount Alexander Shire on December 13.

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