North Central district · CFA
Today's rating
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No total fire ban declared.
What you should do
Have a clear bushfire plan before high-risk days
Keep the VicEmergency app handy for warnings
Never leave a campfire unattended
Know your nearest safer location and leave early if unsure
Fire danger rating scale
Moderate
Plan and prepare. Most fires can be controlled. Stay aware of the conditions before burning off.
High
Be ready to act. Fires can spread quickly and threaten lives. Reconsider travel into remote bush.
Extreme
Take action now to protect your life and property. Fires will be uncontrollable and unpredictable — leave bushfire-risk areas early.
Catastrophic
The worst conditions for a fire. Leaving early the night before is the only option for survival.
Colours follow the Australian Fire Danger Rating System used by the CFA.
Campfire safety
Before you light
Check it's not a total fire ban day. Use designated fire pits where provided, clear three metres around the fire, keep it under one square metre, and have water or a rake on hand. Never leave it unattended.
Putting it out
Drown it, stir the ashes, then drown it again and feel for heat with the back of your hand. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave.
In an emergency
000Fire, police or ambulance — call triple zero.
Monitor the VicEmergency app and ABC local radio on high-risk days. If you're not sure, leave early — don't wait to see what happens.
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