Saturday 10th 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 Saturday 10th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Saturday 10th 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
Friday 9th 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 on Fri, 9 Jan 2026 until 11:59 PM Fri, 9 Jan 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
An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating has been issued for Central District Friday 9th January 2026. This includes the Upwey and surrounding areas.
Fires that start in these conditions can be uncontrollable and unpredictable. Leaving early is the safest option.
CFA advises leaving the night before or early in the morning of an Extreme day. Not when you can see flames or smoke, so you avoid panic, being trapped, or having to make rushed decisions that put lives at risk.
Please plan ahead and leave early if you can. Your safety and your family’s safety matter most.
Implement your fire plan. If you plan to leave LEAVE EARLY.
To understand what Fire Danger Ratings mean, visit: About Fire Danger Ratings
Wednesday 7th January 2026 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Wimmera, South West and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.
This includes the Upwey area and surrounding areas.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Wednesday 7th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Wednesday 7th January 2026.
For details on what you can and can’t do on days of Total Fire Ban, visit: Can I, Can’t I
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 to see a short video explaining the difference, visit
Fire Danger Period Vs Total Fire Bans Explained
Also check out About Total Fire Bans
Sunday 23rd Feb 2025 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the 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 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 until 11:59 PM Sun, 23 Feb 2025.
This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
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Saturday 22nd February 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.
This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Saturday 22nd February 2025 until 11:59 PM Saturday 22nd February 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
Thursday 13th February 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the South West, North Central and Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong) districts of Victoria
This includes the UPWEY and surrounding areas.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Thursday 13th February 2025 until 11:59 PM Thursday 13th February 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
Monday, 27 January 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.
This includes the UPWEY general area.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Monday, 27 January 2025 until 11:59 PM Monday 27 Jan 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
Thursday 26 Dec 2024 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 on Thursday 26 Dec 2024 until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 Dec 2024.
The Fire Danger Rating for Thursday 26/12/24 is EXTREME. Take action now to protect your life and property.
Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
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.
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