Fire permits no longer required

Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) has declared fire permits will are longer be required.

TFS Chief Officer, Dermot Barry said the Fire Permit Period had mitigated the risk of bushfires during the bushfire danger period.

“As we head into cooler weather, the high-risk period for bushfires is coming to an end, but people still need to take caution when burning on their property,” he said.

“While permits will no longer be required from 2am next Wednesday, anyone wanting to conduct a burn on their property should still register it with TFS,: he said.

“By calling us on 1800 000 699 and registering the burn, you can help us avoid having a brigade turn up to your property unnecessarily.”

“Of course, anyone conducting a burn needs to be capable of managing it, and people must be mindful of weather conditions.”

“Make sure your neighbours are aware of your plans, and that your burn won't adversely affect their health, or farming operations - particularly the wine industry which can be vulnerable to smoke.”

“Burning on private property is governed by local council by-laws, and there are environmental regulations around smoke emissions.”

Remember:

- Never light fires in peat, humus, or marram grass.

- Ensure fuel loads are as dry as possible to minimise smoke.

- Make sure an adult is always attending the burn, until it is fully extinguished.

- Have suitable working firefighting equipment available, just in case.

- Burning on private property is governed by local council by-laws and there are environmental laws about smoke emissions.