Tag: total fire ban

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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Total Fire Ban 24 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 24 January 2026

Total Fire Ban 24th January 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

Saturday 24th 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 24th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Saturday 24th 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

High Fire Danger Rating issued for Saturday 24th January 2026

There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk.
The safest option is to avoid bushfire risk areas.

More about what Fire Danger Ratings mean: Australian Fire Danger Ratings

Tags FDR High, total fire ban, Warnings

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Total Fire Ban 10 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 10 January 2026

Total Fire Ban 10th January 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

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

Tags tfb, total fire ban, Warnings

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Total Fire Ban 9 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 8 January 2026
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Total Fire Ban 9th January 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

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

EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING

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

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Total Fire Ban 7 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 6 January 2026
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Total Fire Ban 7th January 2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED

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

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Fire Danger Period V TFP

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 30 October 2025

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 to see a short video explaining the difference, visit
Fire Danger Period Vs Total Fire Bans Explained

Also check out About Total Fire Bans

Tags fire danger period, total fire ban, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

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Total Fire Ban 23 February 2025

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 22 February 2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN

TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2025

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/

Subscribe to MyCFA to get tailored information on how to plan and prepare for fires if you live, travel or work in Victoria.

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