For general fire awareness, tips and info on fire safety
Restrictions on lighting fires will apply.
If you burn off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that it is easy to lose control of your small burn-off. You can refer to the CFA brochure ‘Are you burning off safely?’ to ensure your burn remains safe and legal.
Take care and make sure you have water available at all times and never leave your burn-off unattended.
Before lighting a burn-off, we urge residents to always notify their neighbours and register their burn either online via firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling the Burn-Off Notification Line on 1800 668 511.
Always check and adhere to your council’s local laws and regulations before burning off.
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. ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
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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.