Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine's 'fire books' Handwritten records of central Victorian fires from 1875 are being digitised to preserve rare local knowledge and record how fire risk is changing over time. 12 Aug 2026 Environment Partnerships People Go to Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine's 'fire books'
Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns Victorian fire agencies are working with Traditional Owners to support cultural burn delivery and build knowledge in cultural fire practices and their significance to country. 27 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Go to Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns
Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn When a bushfire reached a planned burn area in Ross Creek State Forest in February 2024, the conditions on the ground helped make a huge difference 26 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn
Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management. 25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response
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 Go to CFA planned burns a helping hand to local communities
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 Go to New equipment in south-west strengthens bushfire preparedness
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 Go to Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West
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 Go to Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west
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 Go to Why do I see or smell smoke?
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 Go to Total Fire Ban for North East
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 Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts
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 Go to How CFA supports cultural burning
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 Go to Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds for the first time this season, alongside Wimmera and South West
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 Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
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 Go to Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall
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
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 Go to CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands
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 Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west. 7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west
Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family
Summer lightning Learn how summer lightning strikes can spark deadly bushfires and why preparation is crucial for survival during Australia’s fire season 3 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Others Go to Summer lightning
Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours. 30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to be safe around campfires. 2 Jun 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend