End FDP 2025-26
End FDP 2025-2026 The Fire Danger Period for Knox City Council, Manningham Council, Maroondah City Council and Yarra Ranges Council will be lifted as of 1am Monday 30th March 2026. 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 […]
Fire Danger Period 2025
Fire Danger Period 2025 – 2026 The Fire Danger Period 2025 has been declared for Yarra Ranges Council as well as Knox, Manningham and Maroondah Councils, commencing 1am Monday 29th December 2025. Restrictions on lighting of fires in the open apply during the Fire Danger Period. More information:cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/
Fire Danger Period V TFP
FDP Vs TFB Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban – what’s the difference? While both restrict your use of fire in order to protect you and your community, each have different rules. Our ‘Can I’ or ‘Can’t I’ twins are here to help you understand the difference between the two. For more information and […]
Fire Danger Period 2024 – 2025
Fire Danger Period Declaration 2024 – 2025 Fire Danger Period starts 1am Monday 23 December 2024 for: Knox City Council Manningham Council Maroondah Council Yarra Ranges Council Full list and maps
Fire Danger Period Update April 2024
Fire Danger Period Update 2024 The Fire Danger Period for Knox City Council, Manningham Council, Maroondah City Council and Yarra Ranges Council will be lifted as of 1am Monday 15th April 2023. If you burn off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that it is easy to lose control of your […]
Fire Danger Period 2023 – 2024
Fire Danger Period 2023 – 2024 The Fire Danger Period startsMonday 18th December 2023for the following municipalities Knox City Council Manningham Council Maroondah City Council Yarra Ranges Council Restrictions on lighting fires will apply. Prepare your property for grass and bushfires More information visit CFA.VIC.GOV.AU
Fire Danger Period 2023 Update
Fire Danger Period 2023 Update The Fire Danger Period will be lifted Tuesday 11 April 2023 for the following municipalities. Knox City Council Manningham Council Maroondah City Council Yarra Ranges Council If you burn off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that it is easy to lose control of your […]
Total Fire Ban 18/03/2023
TOTAL FIRE BAN An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating and a TOTAL FIRE BANhas been issued for Central District forSaturday 18 March 2023which includes Upwey area. Watch the short video below for information about extreme ratings. For more information about fire danger ratings and total fire bans visit cfa.vic.gov.au/
Fire Danger Rating 17/02/2023
Extreme Fire Danger Rating Issued An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating has been issued for Central District for Friday 17 February 2023 which includes Upwey. Watch the short video below for information about what an extreme rating means and what actions you should take. For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/
Fire Danger Period 2023
Fire Danger Period 2023 The Fire Danger Period starts Monday 30th January 2023 for the following municipalities. Knox City Council Manningham Council Maroondah City Council Yarra Ranges Council More information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod