THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1am on Sunday, May 1, at the CFA’s District 4 - Glenelg Shire.

According to the latest Australian Seasonal Outlook, higher rainfall totals have resulted in below average fire conditions, with reduced fire activity in both grasslands and forests this summer.

Much of Victoria will continue to experience average rainfall over the coming months, however temperatures are predicted to be warmer than normal, particularly in the western parts of the state.

CFA District 4 assistant chief fire officer, Terry Heafield said conditions remained very dry late into the season.

“We didn’t lift restrictions early as there was enough fuel that posed a significant risk in the area,” he said.

“This was mainly caused due to the lack of rain across the municipality.”

Mr Heafield emphasised that while the FDP was coming to an end, it is still important to remain vigilant.

“We’re urging everyone to stay safe, whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas,” he said.

“Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry, and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk.”

While the FDP will come to an end, it is still important that residents check to make sure the local conditions are safe for any burn-offs.

He said when conducting burn offs, people must remain alert and have extinguishing gear on hand.

“You must register your burn-offs, check weather conditions, and follow local council laws and regulations.”

“Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be crosschecked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent volunteer firefighters being taken away from workplaces, families and potentially genuine emergencies.”

Landowners can register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or by contacting the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) on 1800 668 511 or burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au.