CFS Issues Fire Ban And Fire Danger Rating Advice

Media and the public are advised that Total Fire Bans have been declared for 31 October 2022 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northeast Pastoral – Extreme

Total Fire Ban

Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.

The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours. The CFS recommends implementing Bushfire Survival Plan.

Fire Danger Rating

Where fire ban districts have an Extreme forecast fire danger rating, only well prepared, well-constructed, and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.

If users don't have a plan to ensure survival, leaving early before a fire starts is the safest option.

Awareness and services

Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice available from the local council

In making a plan, users should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.

Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice available from the local council.

Burn-off activities

Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. 

Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.