It will also end at that time for the remainder of the West Wimmera and Yarriambiack shires. 

Country Fire Authority District 17 operations manager Dale Russell said while the fire danger period was coming to an end, it was important to remain vigilant.

“Residents who wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow some basic rules – register your burn-offs first and foremost, check weather conditions as well as monitor the wind, and follow local council laws and regulations,” he said.

Mr Russell also emphasised the importance of communication.

“It is important that as well as registering your burn-offs with Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, you are alerting your neighbours that they may see smoke on the set dates,” he said.

“Every year our CFA crews are wasting resources responding to false alarms because people are not registering their burn-offs.

“If you register your burn off and somebody rings spotting smoke, the incident will be cross-checked with the burn-off register and prevent an angry CFA crew showing up on your door.

“There are few things that annoy CFA fireys more than being taken away from family, friends, work and potential emergencies over a false alarm caused by an un-registered burn-off.”

He said landowners could register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au.

People should be prepared to give some basic information including location, date, expected start and finish times, estimated size, and what they intended to burn.

“The burn off line is very easy to use – the operators are friendly, and prompt you by asking the key questions,” he said.

“When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and always have resources on hand to extinguish the fire.”

How to keep your burn off safe and legal: