This weekend provides the final opportunity to burn-off and clear properties before fire restrictions begin.
The CFA has announced the fire danger period will begin in Baw Baw Shire on Monday, October 27 at 1am. The region will be one of the first in the state to face fire restrictions, with the declaration being made several weeks earlier than last year.

As authorities warn of an increased risk of bushfire and a challenging summer ahead, CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan urged locals to play their part and ensure their properties were ready.
Lardner Transfer Station will offer free green waste drop-off this weekend to help locals do just that. The Baw Baw Shire initiative will offer residents free disposal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. No bookings are necessary but a three cubic metre limit per household will be in place.
Based on assessments of rainfall, grassland curing and local conditions, Mr Heffernan announced on Friday that six municipalities would face fire restrictions from October 27, including Baw Baw, Latrobe City, South Gippsland, Wellington and East Gippsland.
No date has been set for either Cardinia or Bass Coast councils.
"We need Victorians to play their part and ensure their properties are ready and they have a plan in place," Mr Heffernan said.
"It is going to be a challenging fire season and with the commencement of fire danger periods, it is a good reminder to ensure those last bits of preparation get done."
Mr Heffernan said most of Victoria was experiencing low rainfall, resulting in increased fuel such as dead plant material and vegetation. He said this fuel had the potential to support significant bushfire potential. The more fuel available, the hotter and more intense a bushfire can become and the faster it can spread.
The fire danger period for Baw Baw Shire will begin six weeks earlier than last year. Restrictions were introduced on December 9 in 2024, January 16 in 2023 and January 10 in 2022.
Those conducting burn-offs this weekend ahead of restrictions must notify authorities online at the Fire Permits Victoria website - www.firepermits.vic.gov.au - or by calling 1800 668 511.
By registering your burn-off, emergency call takers can allocate more time taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately.
No burning off is permitted during the fire danger period without a permit and lighting fires in the open can result in a penalty of more than $21,800 or 12 months in prison.
For further information and conditions, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can