08/01/2026
Stay safe today
Friday 9 January has been declared a Total Fire Ban across Victoria with an ‘Extreme’ Fire Danger Rating for our local area in , and .
This means fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous, so you should be ready to act and avoid bushfire risk areas.
❌ 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.
What should you do?
✅ Discuss your bushfire plan now
✅ Stay informed
✅ Put together an emergency kit and pack essentials
✅ Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas
If a fire starts, take immediate action and go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
👉 All the information and resources to help you plan and prepare are available on the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/your-bushfire-plan
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