The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire started at 1am on Monday 27 November 2023. Burning off is not allowed. Please dispose of green waste for free at a resource recovery facility.
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There will be changes to some services over the Easter long weekend (Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April). To report an issue during this time, call (03) 5422 0333.
The following points provide some general advice for the upcoming fire season, through alerts and briefings Council has attended with relevant government departments, authorities and emergency services:
For the latest information on current incidents and alerts, visit VicEmergency.
You can find more information below on preparing for fire and heat, and about what fire preparedness measures Council undertakes.
Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is a great way to clean up your property, but there are conditions around when you are allowed to do this.
We complete roadside slashing of Council-managed roads and our Municipal Fire Prevention Officers conduct annual property inspections to check for fire hazards in the lead up to the Fire Danger Period.
The CFA declares a fire danger period each year. No fire may be lit in the open air without a permit. Restrictions also apply outside the fire danger period.
Where to go and what to do in the event of a heatwave or extremely hot day.
Information for horse and livestock owners on how to be prepared in case of, and during, an emergency.
The Municipal Fire Management Plan provides information to help the community reduce the risk and consequences of fire in the Macedon Ranges.
Neighbourhood Safer Places are places of last resort , where you go when your bushfire survival plan has failed.
What you can do to prepare your family and property against the risk of bushfire.
Did you know it has been a requirement to install smoke alarms in all residential dwellings for more than 20 years?
Find out about how smoke can impact air quality and your health.