For general fire awareness, tips and info on fire safety
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), and West and South Gippsland fire districts – Monday 16 December 2024.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.
The Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME.
Stay Informed About Fire Bans
Reminder. No burning off is permitted during June and July 2024.
Register now to get your link to the first LIVE webinar and also links to the webinar recordings. https://br.org.au/webinar.
Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
BRI’s webinars are presented by eminent subject experts. Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Viewers can ask questions before or during the webinar, and when you register we’ll also send you a link to videos. To learn more about our presenters head to br.org.au/presenters
Note that these events are run by Bushfire Resilience Inc. Bushfire Prepare is not responsible for this event. Bushfire Prepare is promoting this event in the interests of community safety.
For information about the current Fire Danger Period
For more information about burning off, visit Fire Danger Period And Restrictions
A new simplified Fire Danger Rating system came into effect nationally Thursday 1st September 2022.
You will see this new system appearing on all messaging, including road side signage.
Fire Danger Ratings will be issued on days when there is a fire risk.
Each fire danger rating has a clear set of messages including the actions the community can take to reduce their risk.
Watch this short video to learn what each level means and what you need to do to stay safe. ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
Do you think this is a better system?
More about Australian Fire Danger Ratings
The way we determine and communicate Fire Danger Ratings is changing.
A new national Fire Danger Rating System is being developed using the latest science to be more accurate and relevant to where you live.
The new system will be used across Australia so whether you’re at home, traveling within Victoria or interstate, you will see the same system being used.
The new Fire Danger Rating system has four levels (instead of six); Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic.
There’ll be actions for each level, so you’ll know what to do to protect your life, family and property.
You’ll start seeing the new fire danger ratings online and in your local community from September 2022.
For more information visit About Fire Danger Ratings
Victoria is known as one of the most fire prone areas in the world.
If you live near dense forest, bush areas, grasslands or near the coast, it is important to prepare your property and have a fire plan ready to implement.
Five keys areas to consider are:
Click here for more information on preparing your property.