UPDATE April 10: A controlled burn in Miners Rest is expected to be ignited within the next 10 days.
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An update from Forest Fire Management Victoria states the burn, at the Miners Rest Wetlands close to town, will go ahead if weather conditions permit.
There will be smoke visible during the burn, and firefighters will continue patrolling the area afterwards to ensure it remains safe.
PREVIOUSLY:
Controlled burns across the Ballarat region are continuing, with smoke visible from several locations over the past few weeks.
Burns near Snake Valley, Mannibadar, and Cape Clear are now being patrolled by Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA firefighters, with some restricted access as the burn winds down.
"Crews will also complete safety checks, including dealing with any hazardous trees that may pose a risk to public safety," a statement from FFMV reads.
"Once these checks have been carried out the burn will be declared safe and the area will be re-opened.
"Please note that for some burns, vegetation may continue to smoulder until suitable rain falls - therefore it may take some time for burns in some locations to be declared safe."
More burns are planned across the region, including near Linton, Ross Creek, and Blackwood, before the end of April, depending on weather conditions.
Some farmers have also been granted permits for stubble burns, which are also being supervised by firefighters.
Fire restrictions in Ballarat, Moorabool, Golden Plains, Pyrenees, and Hepburn shires are expected to lift on May 1.
Until then, all burn-offs are prohibited without permission.
More burn-off information is available through Fire Permits Victoria.
