A practical guide for residents
Fire has always posed a risk to our communities. While the risk from bushfire is now limited to relatively small areas of Maroondah, the risk from house and industrial fires is growing.
Fire safety is a partnership between residents, neighbours, and local fire brigades.
Information on Fire Restrictions and Total Fire Ban Days
Maroondah is a "no burn area" therefore no lighting of fires is permitted at any time without a permit. Permits can be obtained through Council's Local Laws Team or by contacting telephone 9294 5653.
Exemptions are as follows:
- permit has been issued
- the fire is lit for cooking or warmth in a properly constructed fireplace (plus other conditions)
- welding, cutting or grinding subject to restrictions
- fire is used for other industrial purposes subject to conditions
Burning off is not permitted in the City of Maroondah without a permit.
Maroondah City Council is in the Central Total Fire Ban District
Victorian Bushfire Information Line
Telephone: 1800 240 667
The Victorian Bushfire Information Line provides information regarding Total Fire Bans, Fire Restrictions and DSE prescribed burns.
Significant events and major fires
Access to this current fire information will greatly assist residents in knowing when to activate their individual bushfire plans that must be prepared prior to high-risk days. Call Takers have access to current fire information directly supplied from Fire Controllers in the field and are also trained to provide advice on appropriate actions to take during a bushfire.
Total Fire Bans
Victoria is divided into five Total Fire Ban districts and a day of Total Fire Ban is only declared in the districts where hazardous conditions prevail. The Chief Officer of CFA can declare a Total Fire Ban in one district or all districts and does so when fire danger is extreme and to reduce the likelihood of fire starting on these days.
See the CFA Website for more details on bushfire safety, when to evacuate and how to prepare your home for the coming fire season.
Power Line Safety
Trees growing close to powerlines can cause fires, blackouts and power surges and present a major safety risk. SP-AusNet, the energy provider for this area have provided the following information. View SP-AusNet power safety guidelines.
