Stay Informed

The lighting of any fires in the open air and any other activities that may start a fire are prohibited, including:

• All open air fires for the purpose of cooking or camping - wood fuel barbeques, candles and pizza ovens
• Incinerators, welding, grinding, soldering or gas cutting, angle grinders and lawnmowers

Exemptions may be granted by DFES and must be requested in writing.

The use of engines, vehicles, plant and machinery are prohibited, in order to mitigate the associated risk of causing or contributing to the spread of a bushfire. 

The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is based on the forecast weather conditions and offers advice about the level of bushfire threat on a particular day. When the rating is High, the threat of a bushfire increases.

If the FDR is Extreme or Catastrophic residents should leave the day or hours before a fire might threaten, as this is the best option for survival.

Catastrophic 100+
Total Fire Bans will be declared. Some fires will be unpredictable, difficult to control and fast moving. A well prepared, well constructed and actively defended home may not survive a fire.

Extreme 75 - 99
Total Fire Bans will be declared. Some fires will be unpredictable, difficult to control and fast moving. A well prepared, well constructed and actively defended home may not survive a fire.

Severe 50 - 74
Total Fire Bans are likely. Some fires will be unpredictable, difficult to control and fast moving.

Very High 32 - 49
Total Fire Bans are likely. Some fires will be unpredictable, difficult to control and may be fast moving.

High 12 - 31
Fires can be controlled but there is still a potential threat.

Low - Moderate 0 - 11
Fires can be easily controlled and are slow moving.