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Declaration of Total Fire Ban

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) is declared by CFA on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and could be difficult to control. If a district has not been declared a Total Fire Ban, fire restrictions may still apply for each muncipality. Are Fire Restrictions in force?

Today Wed, 10 Feb 2010

Is not a Day of Total Fire Ban

Total Fire Ban map

Total Fire Ban map by district - selecting a district will display a image of townships with the district North Western Total Fire Ban District - selecting this district will display a image of townships within the North Western Total Fire Ban District South Western Total Fire Ban District - selecting this district will display a image of townships within the South Western Total Fire Ban District Central Total Fire Ban District - selecting this district will display a image of townships within the Central Total Fire Ban District North Eastern Total Fire Ban District - selecting this district will display a image of townships within the North Eastern Total Fire Ban District Eastern Total Fire Ban District - selecting this district will display a image of townships within the Eastern Total Fire Ban District

Total Fire Ban listing

District Total Fire Ban in force?
North Western No Total Fire Ban - restrictions may apply
North Eastern No Total Fire Ban - restrictions may apply
South Western No Total Fire Ban - restrictions may apply
Central No Total Fire Ban - restrictions may apply
Eastern No Total Fire Ban - restrictions may apply

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General Advice on a Day of Total Fire Ban

Tools and Equipment

Tools and equipment that use a naked flame or generate sparks such as welding or grinding, must not be used in the open air.

If essential works are required to be done a special permit may be issued, after a thorough investigation of each application. Apply to your CFA Regional Office. See: Obtaining a Permit

Solid fuel barbeques

Solid fuel barbeques as wood, charcoal or briquettes are banned.

This includes closed oven or kettle-type appliances.

Gas and electric barbecues provided in public reserves/campsites

May be used providing:

  • the barbecue is electric or gas fired
  • the barbecue is fixed permanent structure
  • the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
  • an adult is in attendance at all times
  • a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

Portable gas and electric barbecues

May be used provided:

  • the barbecue is located within 20 metres of a permanent dwelling (mobile homes, caravans or tents are not classified as permanent dwellings)
  • the area for 3 metres around and above the barbeque is completely cleared of flammable material
  • an adult is in attendance at all times
  • a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or vessel containing at least 10 litres of water is on hand.

Commercial caterers are required to obtain a special permit from your CFA Regional Office.

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