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Total Fire Ban Today

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Mallee - No - restrictions may apply

Wimmera - No - restrictions may apply

South West - No - restrictions may apply

Northern Country - No - restrictions may apply

North Central - No - restrictions may apply

Central - No - restrictions may apply

North East - No - restrictions may apply

West and South Gippsland - No - restrictions may apply

East Gippsland - No - restrictions may apply

General Advice on a Day of Total Fire Ban

Tools and Equipment

Tools and equipment that use a naked flame or generate sparks such as welding or grinding, must not be used in the open air.

If essential works are required to be done a special permit may be issued, after a thorough investigation of each application.

All barbecues which use solid fuel such as wood, charcoal or briquettes are banned. This includes closed oven or kettle-type appliances.

Gas and electric barbecues provided in public reserves/campsites may be used providing:

the barbecue is electric or gas fired
the barbecue is fixed permanent structure
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

Portable gas and electric barbecues may be used provided:

the barbecue is located within 20 metres of a permanent dwelling (mobile homes, caravans or tents are not classified as permanent dwellings)
the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
an adult is in attendance at all times
a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

Commercial caterers are required to obtain a special permit from your CFA Regional Office.