EPA has useful information to help those affected or concerned about the fire conditions in the state.

For information about incidents including bushfires, go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au

EPA working with local SES, has deployed incident air monitoring equipment in Ampitheatre and Beaufort. Data is being collected live and the results are being published at Air quality monitoring data across Victoria | Environment Protection Authority Victoria (epa.vic.gov.au)

Also link to EPA AirWatch for current information about Victoria's air quality at https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/airwatch

Your nose is an excellent smoke detector. If you can smell smoke, take the necessary precautions to protect your health. Reduce your exposure to smoke by staying indoors, closing windows and doors, and reducing physical activity.  For information about smoke and potential effects in your health go to https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/environmental-information/air-quality/smoke/smoke-your-health

For information about ash in rainwater tanks, go to https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/environmental-information/air-quality/smoke/smoke-your-health#rainwater-tanks

For information about disposal of bushfire waste including dead stock, go to https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/about-epa/publications/1738