Fire restriction dates

FFMVic declares fire restrictions for land within 1.5km of public land (state forests, national parks and protected public land) in the Hume and Gippsland regions and Alpine Resorts. These are known as ‘Seasonal Prohibited Periods’.

These restrictions are declared under the Forests Act 1958 and Forests (Fire Protection) Regulations 2025.  These fire restrictions are in force over private and other land within 1.5km of public land, at certain times of the year, within the municipalities listed in the three tables below.

During these periods, you will require a permit to burn-off on private land. You may require a permit for other activities using live fire.

Check this page regularly during spring, summer and autumn for new restriction dates, or variations to the end date (listed below).  Notices are also published in local newspapers.

The Seasonal Prohibited Period only applies to certain municipalities. If your municipality is not listed below, please check the CFA website to find out when the Fire Danger Period is for your municipality.

Further information can be found on the Fire Restrictions and Regulations page.

Prohibited period in Hume (north-eastern Victoria)

Prohibited period in Gippsland

Prohibited period in Alpine Resorts

In Victoria's state forests, national parks and protected public lands, the prohibited period applies all year.

If you are unsure if your location or your planned fire or activity are subject to these regulations, contact us for more information.