While this coming long weekend will be an opportunity for Victorians to travel across the state and gather for barbecues, CFA is urging people to be prepared and remain vigilant.
Recent fires in the Grampians, The Gurdies and The Otways serve as a reminder the fire season is just getting started and communities need to be ready as they embark on their activities.
With the fires now contained, and visitors welcome to re-enter these areas, we ask the community to stay alert.
Crews are still active on the fireground, and the hot, dry conditions expected could pose challenges and elevated fire danger.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan encouraged travellers to familiarise themselves with the fire danger ratings of the area they are heading to and to monitor conditions through more than two sources of information.
“While the recent bushfires have been contained by the incredible work of our dedicated firefighters, fire risk will continue to linger over the coming months,” Jason said.
“There is still underlying soil and vegetation dryness across southwest, western Victoria, as well as parts of West Gippsland, forests and grasslands are drier than normal.”
Meanwhile, caravan owners are being reminded to have their gas cookers regularly checked and serviced.
It comes amid a long-standing recall of selected Swift 500 Series cookers which may have a critical gas leak that could result in serious harm or injury.
Spokesperson, Richard Amos, is urging holidaymakers to check if they have one of the affected gas cookers before they hit the road.
More details at https://swiftappliancegroup.com.au/gas-cooker-recall-register/
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