2026 New children’s fire safety programs launch - CFA has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs. Sea Lake fire destroys two buildings - Two buildings in Sea Lake, in the North West of Victoria, were destroyed after a fire tore through on Saturday afternoon (3 Jan). Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds for the first time this season, alongside Wimmera and South West - A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, South West and Central fire weather districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Total Fire Ban for Northern Country - A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Northern Country tomorrow, Monday, 5 January 2026.