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