A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025.
Tomorrow's conditions in the Wimmera will be very hot with temperatures reaching the low 40s and moderate west to north westerly winds.
A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan acknowledged the impact on farmers but said the TFB had been declared due to the heightened fire risk across the Wimmera tomorrow.
“Tomorrow’s conditions will make it difficult for firefighters to supress a fire should one start,” he said.
“While we understand and acknowledge the challenges our farmers continue to endure throughout prolonged drought conditions, to safeguard your operations and your crops, we do urge you to postpone paddock work during high fire danger days like tomorrow.
“We have already seen several large agricultural fires involving crops and hay over recent weeks in the west and northwest and with strong gusty winds anticipated, ignition is a real possibility.
“We’re asking people to follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration.
“Understand the how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”
Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.
Victorians should also make sure they have access to more than one source of information.