THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) has come into effect within the North East.

FDP will begin for local government areas including Wangaratta, Indigo, Benalla, Mansfield, Alpine, Towong, Wodonga, and also alpine resorts of Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.

With the commencement of the fire restriction period, a written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation.

CFA remind residents it’s crucial not to be complacent; fires can still occur anytime and anywhere when temperatures rise, and vegetation dries out.

North East residents have been urged to clean up their properties and for landowners to conduct safe private burn-offs where possible.

Hot and windy conditions on Saturday saw the spread of several fires in the state's west, with communities west urged to evacuate.