Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready As more Victorians trade city life for the peace and quiet of regional and rural areas, CFA is encouraging tree changers to take the time to learn about their local fire risks. 16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready
Horsham café devastated by fire At around 2am on 9 October, a fierce blaze tore through Horsham's cherished Farmhouse Providore Café. 11 Oct 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Horsham café devastated by fire
Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18. 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
CFA burn camp at Little Desert a big hit CFA members from 17 brigades got together last month for a three day burn camp at Little Desert in the state’s far west. 14 Apr 2023 Planning and Research Go to CFA burn camp at Little Desert a big hit
Child rescued from burning building A Horsham resident has pulled a young child through the window of a burning building, before CFA crews arrived to battle the rapidly spreading housefire. 24 Aug 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to Child rescued from burning building