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Victorian Nat Park Rules 8-Dec-2007 At 9:43:03 AM robin
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I'm not sure about the 'rule' that 'Campfires are not allowed unless in an authorised fireplaces'.

The rules about lighting, maintaining and extinguishing fires in National Parks are covered in the Forest (Fire) Regulations 2004 and enforced through the Forests Act 1958.

Basically campfires can be lit in the open air proveded they are;
1. in a properly constructed fireplace or in a trench at least 30cm deep.
2. have 3m airspace and ground clear of flamable fuel (including tents)
3. fire is less than 1m square.

There are other legal requirements such as taking all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of fire, not leaving a fire unattended and not lighting fires on Total Fire Ban days etc. There is also a requirement that a fire be extinguished if instructed to do so by an authorised officer.

I think we need clarification on what the definition is for 'an authorised fireplace'. My understanding is that campfires are OK providing you comply with the relevant regulations.


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