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CFA planned burns a helping hand to local communities

CFA has continued to exceed planned burning and fuel treatment targets over the last two years, further helping to protect Victorians and their properties, agricultural assets, and businesses.

15 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Operational Information

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Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products

Victorian fire services are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in Upwey, where a family lost their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion batte ...

6 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions

CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning-off activities tomorrow (Saturday 25 April), with above-average temperatures and moderate winds forecast for parts of Victoria.

24 Apr 2026 Incidents - Others Others

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New equipment in south-west strengthens bushfire preparedness

Local bushfire preparedness and community resilience have received a significant boost with the delivery of new specialist firefighting equipment, funded through the Alcoa Bushfire Ready Fund.

23 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early

Long-time Gellibrand Fire Brigade member John Cochrane knows the risks of bushfires better than most, but when fire conditions escalated rapidly near his home he knew leaving early was the safest opti ...

16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure People

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Charging e-scooter sparks house fire in Nagambie

A Nagambie house fire started by a charging e-scooter has prompted a fresh warning from CFA about the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered devices in and around the home.

16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure People

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Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6.

8 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back

Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedro ...

2 Apr 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16.

2 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns tak ...

30 Mar 2026 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Lilydale Fire Brigade saves man from house fire

The quick actions by Lilydale Fire Brigade members have saved a life during a recent house fire, after using forced entry through the front door to reach the resident.

25 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time

CFA’s Asset Protection Unit has been deployed in an active bushfire emergency for the first time, helping to protect the town of Woods Point from the Gaffneys Creek fire.

2 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East region tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

6 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

3 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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How CFA supports cultural burning

Cultural burning, sometimes referred to as Traditional Owner burning or Cultural Fire, is performed by First Nations communities as part of their cultural responsibilities and obligations to care for ...

22 Jan 2026 Environment Inclusion and Fairness

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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.

6 Jan 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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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).

3 Jan 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Don't let your Christmas catch fire

As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scoot ...

8 Dec 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025.

3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall

Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ...

27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west.

25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk.

24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People

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Start of harvest brings fire warning

The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires.

21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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