Total Fire Ban 4th February 2026
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED
Wednesday 4th Feb 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Wimmera, 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 Wednesday 4th Feb 2026 until 11:59 PM Wednesday 4th Feb 2026.
This includes the Upwey area and surrounding areas.
For details on what you can and can’t do on days of Total Fire Ban, visit: Can I, Can’t I
Extreme Fire Danger Rating issued for Wednesday 4th February 2026
- Check your bushfire plan and that your property is fire ready.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
- Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.
- Leaving bushfire risk areas early in the day is your safest option.
More about what Fire Danger Ratings mean: Australian Fire Danger Ratings