EPA deploys air monitoring equipment to Bright, Warburton and Healesville

With planned burns occurring across Victoria over the Easter period, Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has deployed incident air monitoring to help communities understand and respond to potential smoke in areas with fires over the Easter period.

Based on smoke modelling conducted by EPA scientists, air monitoring equipment has been deployed to Warburton, Healesville and Bright.

Modelling also shows it is possible there will be smoke impacts around Lorne to the south-west, across the Yarra Ranges to the north-east and in the Ovens area further to the north-east.

There will be fires in other parts of Victoria and people should remain vigilant.

Data collected by incident air monitors provides useful information about the impacts of a pollution event and is used to make decisions about what agencies do next. Data collected by some incident air monitors is also shown on EPA AirWatch which gives the latest air quality conditions and health advice.

If you can smell smoke, that’s the time to take any health measures, especially if your household includes people with pre-existing conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women or older people.

People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor.

Health information

  • If you need advice for exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606

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