The project team at Modeina have appointed contractors to conduct a small, controlled burns nearby as part of local land management operations.
Controlled burn period:
Friday 9th and Saturday 10th May 2025
Crews will choose one or more days with suitable weather conditions to safely complete the burn during the controlled burn period.
Be prepared:
- Asthma: Residents with asthma should take additional care. Consult your doctor if you have a medical condition and follow your asthma care plan if you have one.
- Laundry: Avoid hanging laundry on the clothesline if you see or smell smoke.
- Stay indoors during smoky conditions: Keep windows and doors shut until the smoke has passed.
About the controlled burn
This is a low-level type of burn. The Country Fire Authority is aware and all relevant preparations have been made.
- Location: Havana Circuit, Burnside. The area is fenced off with no public access.
- Location : Around Lyre Cr- within Kororoit Creek
- Location : Around Tulla Cct within Koroit Creek
- Signage: There will be signage placed on the farm fencing to notify everyone in the area.
- Water cart: A water cart will be on-site for safety and to manage the burn.
About controlled and planned burns in Victoria
Fuel management activities – planned burning, mulching and slashing – are routine activities that reduce the risk of bushfires causing harm to communities and property in Victoria.
Controlled and planned burns can also support plants and animals that have evolved to need fire for their survival.
Fire and Emergency Contacts
Dennis Family Corporation – 03 9573 1100 (please ask for the Modeina project team)
CFA Caroline Springs – 03 9360 5679
VicEmergency hotline: 1800 226 226
Emergency: 000
CFA – https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/planned-burns