Grampians National Park photo by Hamilton Fire Brigade
Fire restrictions are now in place across Victoria with the weather heating up for Christmas and Boxing Day with Extreme fire dangers predicted and the potential for further escalation to Catastrophic across parts of the state.
While CFA is ready to respond and support communities this bushfire season, they’re urging people to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it is important ahead of what is expected to be a hot Christmas period that people plan ahead.
“We are already seeing in parts of the state if fires break out, they're likely to burn intensely this summer period,” Jason said.
“We can’t get a fire truck into every driveway so we are asking Victorians to know their fire risk, plan ahead and make sure we are doing our part to keep each other safe.
“Monitor fire danger ratings daily via the VicEmergency App and CFA website and know what your plan is should a fire event arise.
“The Bureau of Meteorology’s four-day weather forecast currently predicts a Catastrophic fire day on 26 December for the Wimmera and as we get closer to Thursday these forecasts will become more certain. We may see a reduction in the level of rating, but what is certain is it will remain an extreme fire day.”
Fire Danger Period information:
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A written permit is required to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP. You can apply for a permit at firepermits.vic.gov.au. It can also be issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or the CFA District Office.