Tag: Warnings

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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FDR High 10 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 10 January 2026

HIGH FDR

A HIGH Fire Danger Rating Issued

A HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING has been issued for SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2026 across the state of Victoria.

Be ready to act.

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 High, Upwey CFA, 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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Upwey Fire Siren

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 15 October 2025

UPWEY CFA FIRE SIREN

Have you heard a siren in your area and wondered what it means?

The siren at the Upwey Fire Station is used 3 ways;

1. Siren Test
During the morning of first Sunday of the month the siren will sound for about 20 seconds. This a test only and does not indicate an emergency event.

2. Short Siren (30 to 90 seconds)
Indicates the Brigade is responding to an emergency incident nearby. Expect to see members arriving at the station and CFA vehicles in the area responding to the incident. Stay informed.

3. Extended Siren (5 minutes)
Indicates that a current emergency has been identified in the local area. The emergency incident will impact people in the area. You should seek further information immediately and stay informed.

More information about the Upwey Fire Siren

Tags Alerts, Fire Siren, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade, Warnings