RESIDENTS in Gruyere, Coldstream and Wandin have been advised that the Department of Sustainability and Environment will be conducting a controlled burn-off at Warramate Nature Conservation Reserve tomorrow.
The 64 hectare burn will be ignited late morning or early afternoon, depending on conditions.
The burn has been planned to help protect a radio communications tower and nearby homes and private property, and will be the latest in a series of planned burns conducted in that area over the past three years.
Smoke is expected to be visible in surrounding areas.
For information on fires or planned burns in Victoria and general fire safety, please contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on freecall 1800 240 667. Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment may call textphone/telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969.
Information is also available at http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires and for information about fire restrictions, fire bans and fires on private land visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
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