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Burning Off Safely?

Burning Off Tips

Are You Burning Off Safely?

For many people, burning-off vegetation is an effective way to prepare and maintain their property. Here are some important steps to take before you light your burn-off pile.
 
  1. Check your council’s local law regarding when and where you can burn off?
  2. Check the weather and don’t burn-off on days with more than a light wind.
  3. For small fires have access to a hose or at least 10 litres of water. For larger fires appropriate firefighting equipment and/or machinery may be required.
  4. Create a 3-metre clearance of all flammable material around your whole burn-off site.
  5. Register your burn-off by calling 1800 668 511
  6. Ensure your burn-off is completely extinguished before you leave it.

Share this with neighbours and friends.
For more details, download the “Are You Burning Off Safely?” brochure at https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/…/how-to-prepare…/burning-off

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Total Fire Ban 23 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2025

Sunday 23rd Feb 2025 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Sun, 23 Feb 2025 until 11:59 PM Sun, 23 Feb 2025.

This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.

More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

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Total Fire Ban 22 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2025

Saturday 22nd February 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.

This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Saturday 22nd February 2025 until 11:59 PM Saturday 22nd February 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

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FDR Extreme 22 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

A Fire Danger Rating of  EXTREME announced

An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING will be in place for SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2025 in the CENTRAL fire district and many other areas of the state.

You should implement your Bush Fire Plan.

For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/

AFDR Extreme
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Total Fire Ban 13 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2025

Thursday 13th February 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the South West, North Central and Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong) districts of Victoria

This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Thursday 13th February 2025 until 11:59 PM Thursday 13th February 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

Total Fire Ban
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FDR Extreme 13 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

A Fire Danger Rating of  EXTREME announced

An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING will be in place for THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2025 in the CENTRAL fire district and many other areas of the state.

You should implement your Bush Fire Plan.

For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/

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Can I BBQ

Can I BBQ Today?

Can I BBQ today?

This short Can I, Can’t I animation provides general information about what you can and cannot do during FDP days and on days of TFB.

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Total Fire Ban 27 January 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.

This includes the UPWEY general area.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Monday, 27 January 2025 until 11:59 PM Monday 27 Jan 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/

 

Total Fire Ban
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FDR Extreme 27 January 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

A Fire Danger Rating of  EXTREME announced

An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING will be in place for MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2025 in the CENTRAL fire district and much of the state.

You should implement your Bush Fire Plan.

For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/

AFDR Extreme
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Total Fire Ban 26 December 2024

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024

Thursday 26 Dec 2024 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Thursday 26 Dec 2024 until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 Dec 2024.

The Fire Danger Rating for Thursday 26/12/24 is EXTREME. Take action now to protect your life and property.

Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

Total Fire Ban