POLICE responded to an illegal burn-off in a Cardinia paddock last week.
About 9.35pm on Wednesday 4 March they spoke to a Bould Road home owner who was illegally burning off waste on his farmland.
Senior Sergeant Nathan Prowd cautioned residents against illegal burn-offs.
“People have to be aware of the current fire conditions,” he said.
Gang runs from fire
SIX young people were spotted running from a purposely lit grass fire in Pakenham over the weekend.
About 11pm on Saturday 7 March, police were called to Pakenham Spring Primary School where a small grass fire was burning.
The witness who alerted police reported seeing six youths run from the fire which was set alight using cardboard.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
