Fire restrictions in Baw Baw Shire end early tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.
CFA deputy chief officer south-east Trevor Owen said recent rainfall had been fairly substantial in some areas, but fire restrictions could only be lifted when the risk in each municipal area was deemed safe to do so.
"Some parts of the region have been quite dry and we're also seeing pockets of dry vegetation from damaged trees that have been impacted by recent storms that will require clean up over several months," Trevor said.
"We know these natural vegetation fuels can become quite dry even during the winter period and we are conscious of the developing fuel loads around those impacted areas.
"While there is still an element of risk, we will take an extra level of assurance to protect the community and I encourage residents to apply for the online permit should they need it."
When the Fire Danger Period (FDP) ends on May 1, all landowners will be able to burn off without a CFA permit, while mindful of any applicable municipal regulations.
Authorities have warned it's not open slather for burn-offs, especially on farms.
The Environment Protection Authority said it won't hesitate to issue fines of up to $9000 if illegal matter is burned including silage wraps, old tyres and chemical drums that should be taken to licenced landfill or recycling facility.
The Country Fire Authority stressed permits must be registered and EPA and local council laws and regulations must be obeyed.
Burn-offs need to be registered online to ensure firefighters aren't unnecessarily called out and enable Triple Zero call takers to focus on emergency calls.
Gippsland region manager for the EPA Jessica Bandiera said where fallen trees and other natural wood was burnt property owners should make sure it is as dry as possible to limit the amount of smoke created.
Timber from buildings, furniture and other manufactured goods is not safe to burn because of the likelihood it has been chemically treated and could contaminate soil, water and air including on neighbours' properties. she said.
CFA deputy chief officer south-east Trevor Owen said while CFA permits were no longer required from tomorrow it was aware that trees damaged by recent storms will require clean up over several months.
He said as well as registering their burn-offs people should always check and monitor weather conditions especially wind, leave a three-metre fire break around burns, have sufficient water and equipment on hand to stop a fire spreading and to never leave a burn unattended.