Escaped burn-offs a timely reminder for landowners Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 815 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, fire crews are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up. 8 May 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Escaped burn-offs a timely reminder for landowners
Victorian fire season draws to a close Following a summer that saw a number of significant bushfires in the west of the state, the end of Victoria’s fire season has officially drawn to a close with the final fire restrictions lifted ... 1 May 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others Go to Victorian fire season draws to a close
New show garden uses CFA’s design ideas CFA’s Vegetation Management Team recently working with a local council to provide garden design and plant selection advice for bushfire-prone areas. 30 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to New show garden uses CFA’s design ideas
Science podcasts focus on bushfire research The severity, complexity and changing nature of Australia’s bushfire seasons and the research that informs planning and response are showcased in a new podcast series. 26 Apr 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Science podcasts focus on bushfire research
Fire restrictions to end across the state The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the state will officially finish at 1.00am on Wednesday, 1 May for the final municipalities in CFA’s District 8, 9, and 27: 24 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end across the state
Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection CFA’s only all-Indigenous fire brigade Bunjil will support one of the largest CFA planned and led forest burns on the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) on Tuesday (23 April). 22 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection
Private and planned burns to rise as conditions allow Hundreds of Victorians are taking the opportunity to undertake private burn-offs as fire restrictions continue to ease across the state. 18 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private and planned burns to rise as conditions allow
Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 15: 17 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West
Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire A popular golf clubhouse and community hub in Gisborne has been destroyed by fire overnight. 17 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire
Fire restrictions to end in Wellington Shire The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 10. 16 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in Wellington Shire
Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7: 15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West
Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks. 12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning