Fire Danger Period commences Monday 17 November 2025
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared the Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Cardinia Shire will begin Monday 17 November.
When the Fire Danger Period has been declared, fire restrictions come into force across the municipality. The CFA details all restrictions that apply, on their website.
You need a permit to burn-off during the Fire Danger Period. You must also notify Triple Zero Victoria of your burn-off as contained in your permit. For information of your property zone and conditions that apply, please visit Council’s website.
Ahead of this period, residents are encouraged to clean up their properties of all overgrown grass and weeds, fallen branches and dead vegetation that may present a fire hazard.
Larger rural and agricultural properties must create a firebreak at least 10 metres wide along external fences by slashing grass and weeds to less than 10 centimetres.
Cardinia Shire residents can dispose of their green waste for free at the Future Recycling Transfer Station in Pakenham.
Future Recycling Transfer Station
- Address: 30-32 Exchange Drive, Pakenham
- Saturday 6 December: 8am - 2pm
- Monday 8 to Friday 12 December: 7:30am - 3:30pm
- Saturday 13 December: 8am - 2pm
When travelling outside of Cardinia Shire, remeber to stay safe by taking note of the fire danger period and restrictions that apply in your travel destination.
For more information, please visit the CFA website.
For information regarding burning off in Cardinia Shire, please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/burningoff