Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 16 and 17: 10 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West
Burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming. 14 Mar 2024 Others Go to Burn-off permits issued for farmers
Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby. 1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground
Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire. 28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground
The west takes another hit Only nine days after the Pomonal fire, on Thursday 22 February many communities in the west of the state again faced a serious bushfire emergency. 26 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to The west takes another hit
Pomonal fire incident CFA can confirm that five members sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in a burnover while on the fireground at Pomonal near the Grampians National Park this afternoon. 13 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Pomonal fire incident
Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region. 12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED
Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community. 12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years
Total Fire Ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee regions tomorrow, Sunday 4 February 2024. 3 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Total Fire Ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years
Drone trial in the west a success CFA members conducted a planned burn in Western Victoria trialling new technology for the first time. 28 Dec 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Drone trial in the west a success
Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 12 Dec 2023 Others Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country