General News
17 September, 2025
Council to begin fire inspections
The annual Fire Hazard Identification Program, conducted by the Yarriambiack Shire Council, is set to begin in October.
These inspections will seek to identify potential fire hazards on all residential properties located in townships within the Yarriambiack Shire.
All property owners are advised to maintain their properties by slashing dead or long dry grass, and to remove fuels such as dead branches or piles of cut vegetation.
It is the property owner’s responsibility to reduce the threat a fire poses to their home and to their surrounding neighbours.
Inspections will start in the northern ward of the municipality in October, then progress to the central ward and southern ward by November.
Property owners with properties identified to be a potential fire hazard will be issued a Fire Prevention Notice (CFA Act 1958).
Failing to comply with a Fire Prevention Notice within the specified time may result in the property owner being issued an Infringement Notice for $2,040.00, in addition to associated costs.
For information on how to prepare your property for this upcoming fire season, visit the CFA website.