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Burning off

When can I burn off?

Outside of Fire Danger Periods, burning off restrictions will differ depending on what category your property is in.

Once you have found your burning off category, click on the relevant category below to find out when and how you can burn off.

Council recommends that open air burning is the last resort for fuel reduction. Click here to explore alternative methods.

Burning off is not permitted in the urban category.

What is allowed

Fire pits and chimineas are permitted at any time, provided they do not cause offensive smoke

Things to be aware of

You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
You must not, without a permit, engage in open air burning or use an incinerator
Permits will not be issued during the CFA Declared Fire Danger Period or on days of Total Fire Ban
Permits are only issued in exceptional circumstances and contain strict conditions

Burning off is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except during June and July when no burning is allowed.

Before burning off you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority).

Things to be aware of

Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes
Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr
You must supervise the burn at all times, have water available and ensure it is extinguished before you leave
Smoke must not be offensive or create a traffic hazard
The fuel must not be offensive or noxious
You must have three metre clearance above and around the fire
Please advise your neighbours before burning off
You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
Permits will not be issued during the CFA Declared Fire Danger Period or on days of Total Fire Ban
Permits are only issued in exceptional circumstances and contain strict conditions
The burn must be registered with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

If you would like further information, you can find out more in the Yarra Ranges Open Air Burning Local Law.

Burning off is allowed on any day of the week.

Before burning off you must register the burn with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

Things to be aware of

Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes
Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr
You must supervise the burn at all times, have water available and ensure it is extinguished before you leave
Smoke must not be offensive or create a traffic hazard
The fuel must not be offensive or noxious
You must have three metre clearance above and around the fire
Please advise your neighbours before burning off
You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place
The burn must be registered with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority)

If you would like further information, you can find out more in the Yarra Ranges Open Air Burning Local Law.

If you want to burn on a day that is not permitted you must apply for a permit.

Apply for a burning off permit if you want to burn on a day that is not permitted
Apply to have your category reviewed if you think your property has been incorrectly categorised you can apply to have it reviewed.
Read the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law Failure to following the burning off restrictions can result in penalties and offences under the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law. For more information view Section 27 Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law.