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Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL)

CFA in partnership with Department of Sustainability & Environment (DSE) has established a bushfire information line to provide the community with a wide range of information about bushfires.

The Victorian Bushfire Information Line aims to:

  • Provide timely information to the community during significant incidents
  • Assist the community to prepare for wildfire risk
  • Provide information regarding fire restrictions, Total Fire Bans and DSE prescribed burns.

The line offers personal advice from operators as well as a range of useful recorded information.

The number for the Victorian Bushfire Information Line is 1800 240 667.

Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment may call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line through the National Relay Service by dialling the numbers below and then asking for 1800 240 667.

Type and Read, Type and Listen, Speak and Read

  • 133 677 for local, interstate, premium rate (1900) or overseas calls
  • 1800 555 677 for 1800 toll-free calls within Australia

Speak and Listen

  • 1300 555 727 for local, interstate, premium rate (1900 numbers) or overseas calls
  • 1800 555 727 for 1800 toll-free calls within Australia

If reporting an emergency (Equivalent to calling 000)

  • 106 (for those relying on a TTY or a computer with modem to make calls)

For further information see the National Relay Service website:
http://www.relayservice.com.au/topics/2065.html

 

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