Fire Prevention inspections underway
Summer is fast approaching and people across the Wimmera are getting their properties fire ready and practicing their fire plans with their families. The Fire 'anger Period is about to come into force and Horsham Rural City Council Municipal Fire Prevention Officer Lauren Coman encouraged residents to clear around their properties before summer arrives. “The fire season is almost upon us so it’s a good time to start preparing now instead of leaving it until the last minute,” Ms Coman said. “Tidying up around your yard, especially in gutters and around your house, can help safeguard your family and neighbours against bushfires. “Seduce fuel loads around your home such as long grass and fallen branches. If you have one, clear your firebreak, and move firewood away from your home,” she said. Council Fire Prevention Officers will inspect properties around the municipality to identify any dangerous fuel levels that need to be addressed. Ms Coman said fire prevention notices will be issued to property owners if the Fire Prevention Officer deter mines that anything on their land would constitute a danger to life or property in the event of a fire.
“If residents were issued with a fire prevention notice, the owner of the land must comply with the notice by the date identified or face fine of more than $1650, as set by the 9ictorian *overnment,” she said. For further information about fire inspec tions please call HRCC on 5 .
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