Tag: FDR Extreme

Total Fire Ban 17 February 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 16 February 2026

Total Fire Ban 17th February 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

Tuesday 17 February 2026 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 Tuesday 17 February 2026 until 11:59 PM Tuesday 17 February 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 Tuesday 17 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

Tags FDR Extreme, tfb, total fire ban, Warnings

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Total Fire Ban 11 February 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 10 February 2026

Total Fire Ban 11th February 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

Wednesday 11th 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 11th Feb 2026 until 11:59 PM Wednesday 11th 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 11th 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

Tags FDR Extreme, tfb, total fire ban, Warnings

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Total Fire Ban 4 February 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 3 February 2026

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

Tags FDR Extreme, tfb, total fire ban, Warnings

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Total Fire Ban 27 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 26 January 2026

Total Fire Ban 27th January 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

Tuesday 27th January 2026 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 Tuesday 27th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Tuesday 27th January 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 Tuesday 27th January 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

Tags FDR Extreme, tfb, total fire ban, Warnings

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FDR Extreme 7 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 6 January 2026

EXTREME FDR

An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating Issued

An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING has been issued for WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2026 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/

Tags FDR Extreme, Upwey CFA, Warnings

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FDR Extreme 22 February 2025

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 21 February 2025

EXTREME FDR 22 February 2025

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/

Tags FDR Extreme, Upwey CFA

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FDR Extreme 13 February 2025

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 12 February 2025

EXTREME FDR 13 February 2025

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/