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Fire Restrictions | Total Fire Bans | Holidays & Travel

Holidays & Travel over Summer

Summer holidays in Victoria coincide with the bushfire season.

So if you’re planning a holiday, you need to think about fire safety.

Many popular holiday spots on the coast and in the bush are often locations where bushfire risk is at its highest.

While travelling:

  • If you are aware of bushfires before you leave home, plan an alternate route.
  • If you come across smoke while travelling, turn around and go back. Listen to the radio and ask locally for help to find a safe way through.
  • Visibility on the roads may be greatly reduced and you may encounter a high number of Emergency service vehicles. All care should be taken to ensure that you drive cautiously.

Even if you’re just heading out of town for a day trip and planning to have a barbecue, there are a few things you need to think about.

Camping:

If you’re camping this summer, check to see if it’s a Total Fire Ban where you’re going. Remember there are five TFB districts across the State. Check what the camping ground’s firelighting rules are. If you can light a campfire, only use the fireplaces provided.

When you arrive at your destination, check with the camping ground operator about what their plans are should there be a bushfire or other emergency.

Know how to recognise a high fire risk day ...high temperatures, strong northerly wind and low humidity. Think about what you will do on those days – the beach may be a better option than bushwalking.

Listen to this message for campers & tourists. Or read this transcript...


And finally: Let someone know your plans and how to contact you.

Have fun on your summer holiday and remember, fire safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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