Fire Permits & Fire Safety
The CFA has declared the termination of the Fire Danger Period for the Mildura Rural City Council area at 1am, Monday 7 April 2025. Local Laws Permits to Burn will be available to eligible landowners from the date specified.
Applying for a Fire Permit outside of the Fire Danger Period
To apply for a Fire Permit (Permit to Burn) outside the Fire Danger Period, please call us during business hours on 5018 8100. Please note, Council-issued Fire Permits are not valid during the Fire Danger Period (FDP) or on a day of Total Fire Ban as declared by the Country Fire Authority.
Can I apply for a Fire Permit?
During the Fire Danger Period
No. Burning off is prohibited in residential and commercial property zones at all times. This includes burning waste in backyard incinerators. Fire Permits cannot be issued to burn off in these areas and on-the-spot fines can be imposed for breaches of this law.
Outside the Fire Danger Period
No. Burning off is prohibited in residential and commercial property zones at all times. This includes burning waste in backyard incinerators. Fire Permits cannot be issued for these areas and on-the-spot fines can be imposed for breaches of this law.
During the Fire Danger Period
Yes. You can apply for a Fire Permit to burn off on dryland farming property during the FDP. You must apply through the Fire Permits Victoria website.
Outside the Fire Danger Period
No. You do not require a Fire Permit to burn off on dryland farming property outside the FDP. Burning off is allowed on dryland farming properties outside of the FDP. There are a number of conditions and requirements and property owners should contact VicFIRE on 1800 668 511 to notify of any burning activities.
During the Fire Danger Period
Yes. You can apply for a Fire Permit to burn off on irrigated horticultural property during the FDP. You must apply through the Fire Permits Victoria website.
Outside the Fire Danger Period
Yes. You can apply for Fire Permit to burn off on irrigated horticultural properties outside of the FDP.
To apply for a Fire Permit please call us during business hours on 03 5018 8100.
There are a number of conditions on the Permit and property owners must contact VicFIRE on 1800 668 511 before commencing any permitted burns.
Residents planning to burn off must adhere to Permit conditions at all times, and as a matter of courtesy, should notify neighbours within 200m before any burning takes place.
Applying for a Fire Permit during the Fire Danger Period
Council-issued Fire Permits (Permit to Burn) are not valid during the Fire Danger Period, and we cannot issue Permits until the Fire Danger Period ends. If you require a Permit during the FDP please apply through the Fire Permits Victoria website.
For further information about fire restrictions during the Fire Danger Period visit cfa.vic.gov.auor call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Unsightly land and fire hazards
All property owners are required to keep their properties free from fire hazards. Fire hazards can include long or overgrown grass, rubbish, abandoned machinery and other materials.
Council inspects all properties in the municipality to ensure they comply with Local Laws which prohibit unsightly land. If you are concerned about an unsightly land or fire hazards contact Council.
Neighbourhood Safer Places (Places of Last Resort)
Also known as a Place of Last Resort, a Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) is an area that provides a level of protection from the immediate life-threatening effects of a bushfire (direct flame contact and radiant heat). They provide a place of relative safety, but do not guarantee the survival of those who assemble there and should only be accessed when personal bushfire survival plans cannot be implemented or have failed.
Not all townships will have an NSP because specific criteria identified may not be met. Current Neighbourhood Safer Places in our region include:
- Mildura Aerodrome Ovals, Eleventh Street, Mildura
- Johanansen Memorial Recreational Reserve, Sturt Highway, Cullulleraine
- Mildura Recreation Reserve, No.3 Oval, Eleventh Street, Mildura
- Kenny Park, Box Street, Merbein
- Quandong Park, Calder Highway, Red Cliffs
- Henshilwood Oval, Karadoc Avenue, Irymple
- Blackburn Park, Calder Highway, Ouyen
- Mildura Recreation Reserve (Harness Racing), No.1 & No.2 Oval, Eleventh Street, Mildura
- Murrayville Caravan Park & Swimming Pool, 34 Reed Street, Murrayville
- Underbool Linga Memorial Hall, 12-14 Malkin Avenue, Underbool