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 Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Craigieburn house fire a wake-up call to the dangers of candles A woman’s remarkable escape from a terrifying house fire in Craigieburn is a stark reminder about the dangers of unattended candles and the need for working smoke alarms in homes. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Craigieburn house fire a wake-up call to the dangers of candles
Blaze destroys family home in Wattle Glen More than 80 firefighters battled a house which was engulfed in flames in Wattle Glen last week. 23 Jun 2025 Incidents - Structure Go to Blaze destroys family home in Wattle Glen
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response
Joint life-saving program launches in Port Fairy Port Fairy Fire Brigade is now one of 11 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to nearby medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program. 21 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Joint life-saving program launches in Port Fairy
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers
Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025. 12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s northeast and northwest regions: 12 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest
Laurimar Sports Ground clubroom fire At around 11.37am, Tuesday 20 August, Doreen Fire Brigade responded to a fire at a local sports ground. 22 Aug 2024 Incidents - Structure People Go to Laurimar Sports Ground clubroom fire
Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks. 12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning
Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North West region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 2 and 14. 8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North West
House Fire in Truganina CFA firefighters responded to a house fire in the Grandview Estate in Truganina at around 2pm on Friday 14 July 2023. 14 Jul 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to House Fire in Truganina
Firefighters commended for saving a woman from her burning home Two firefighters have been officially commended for saving a woman from her burning home at Wyndham Vale last year. 7 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Incidents - Structure People Go to Firefighters commended for saving a woman from her burning home
Reach out for help if you need it The Captain of Doreen Fire Brigade Robert Bury and his family are coming to terms with a devastating loss. He wanted to share his story with CFA members and emphasise the importance of getting support ... 23 May 2023 Health and Safety People Go to Reach out for help if you need it
Home saved in Doreen CFA firefighters responded to a structure fire in Doreen at around 1.30pm on 2 January. 2 Jan 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Home saved in Doreen
Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder CFA responded to reports of a shed fire on Leura Lane in Hamilton at around 3.55pm on 13 December. 14 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder
CFA douse house fire in Knebsworth CFA firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Myamyn-Macarthur Road in Knebsworth at around 7.35am on 5 September. 5 Sep 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA douse house fire in Knebsworth
Father-daughter duo hit the stairs together This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating all the firefighter dads across Victoria who dedicate their time serving their community and inspiring those around them. 4 Sep 2022 Health and Safety People Go to Father-daughter duo hit the stairs together
Smoky conditions predicted this weekend With the end of the Fire Danger Period across most of the state, hundreds of Victorians are expected to undertake private burn-offs over the weekend and fire agencies will also be making the most of c ... 8 Apr 2022 Environment Health and Safety Go to Smoky conditions predicted this weekend
House completely destroyed in Wyndham Vale blaze Over 60 firefighters are currently on scene at a house fire on McGrath Road in Wyndham Vale, believed to have started just before 12:30pm today, 26 March. 26 Mar 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to House completely destroyed in Wyndham Vale blaze
Boxing Day fire claims Mernda home The occupant of a house at Destiny View, Mernda, was fortunately not home when fire destroyed the home early Boxing Day morning. 26 Dec 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to Boxing Day fire claims Mernda home
House destroyed in Werribee fire Four children lost their lives and a house was destroyed by a fire in Werribee overnight. 21 Nov 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to House destroyed in Werribee fire