The Fire Danger Period Commences 9th December 2024
The Fire Danger Period for Mornington Peninsula Shire commences on 9th December 2024.
Once the Fire Danger Period has been declared, fire restrictions come into force. This means you cannot light a fire in the open air unless you have a permit or comply with certain requirements.
If you do not obtain a permit, you could be breaking the law and may be prosecuted.
For guides on what you can and can’t do during the Fire Danger Period or on days of total fire ban visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can
For burn-offs prior and after the declared Fire Danger Period, ensure you comply with any municipal local laws and always register your burn on 1800 668 511.
When can I burn off in Mount Eliza?
You can only burn off outside of the Fire Danger Period. Please see the Open Air Burning page on the Mornington Peninsula Shire Councils website.
Before burning off
- Please ensure you comply with all council by laws
- Notify your neighbours at least two hours before starting the burn
- Notify Triple Zero Victoria on 1800 668 511 to register your burn off
- Check the weather forecast for the day of the burn, and a few days after the burn
- Check the fuel moisture conditions
- Establish a fire break of no less than 3 metres
- Ensure there is enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively
- Read further information about Burning Off on the CFA website
Fire Danger Ratings
More information about CFA’s Fire Danger Rating can be found here. Mt Eliza is within the Central District. For total fire ban and fire danger ratings for each day, please click here.
Can I or Can’t I?
Current Rating
For the current Fire Danger rating, please visit our homepage, or CFA’s website.
