Woodend volunteers were today called to yet another burn-off that spread quickly. Fortunately crews were able to bring it under control before it spread too far. It’s still early in the season, but with dry conditions and a bit of wind, a fire can spread very quickly. If you are going to burn off please consider a few things:
- Check conditions before you light up
- Make sure you clear around the burn area
- Don’t make the fire too large
- Don’t burn too close to trees and bushes
- Make sure you have a source to extinguish any fire spread
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Make sure you also register your burn by calling 1800 668 511
Thanks to today’s crews for a job well done!

