# Firefighters Fight Red Tape for Planned Burns

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-05-15T01:04:31+00:00
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Victorian firefighters grapple with red tape, calling for quicker approvals to ramp up planned burns on private land and council properties. New analysis shows these burns can lessen the intensity of bushfires, as seen in the Otway Ranges blaze. Environmental groups argue against big public land burns, but officials defend low-intensity burns in cooler months, focusing on town edges and high-risk roadsides. With a potential El Niño looming, firefighters urge for streamlined approvals to prepare for the next fire season. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08eae9c372c4158c

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