Todays Fire Danger Ratings - Victoria

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This map shows the current Fire Danger Ratings for Victoria. Fire Danger Ratings are forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology up to four days in advance and predict fire behaviour should a fire start.

Kyneton Fire Brigade Captain Brett Magrath said that fire restrictions for the Kyneton area (Macedon Ranges Shire Council) will begin on

Boxing Day, December 26 2011

“Of most concern for us this season is the serious threat of grassfires,” he said.

“Grassfires should not be underestimated,” he said. “They can be extremely dangerous and cause death, trauma or serious injury.

“They can spread quickly, faster than forest fires, and can quickly threaten lives and property.

“They are very hot and can produce large amounts of radiant heat that can kill anyone caught out in the open.”

Captain Magrath said that while it was excellent to see the work people are putting in to prepare their properties, he was very concerned to learn that 75 percent of people living in high risk bushfire areas did not have a detailed bushfire survival plan.

“Anyone who lives or goes on holidays in high risk bushfire areas in Victoria really needs a well thought out Bushfire Survival Plan,” he said. “Even if your plan is to leave early on high danger days, you still need a plan that considers when to go, what to bring, and what to do if you can’t get away.”

If you would like some personalised help and advice with your preparations or information about fires in your area please call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

For more information on grassfires go to this link:

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firesafety/bushfire/resources/grassfires.htm

≈ The Kyneton Fire Brigade has turned out to 3 calls since the start of 2012≈


Welcome To The Kyneton Fire Brigade

Kyneton is situated approximately 90kms NW of Melbourne on the Calder Freeway.
The brigade responds to a large range of emergencies from House fires & Wildfires to Motor Vehicle Accidents and Hazmat Incidents.
The brigade has a close working relationship with other emergency services to help keep the community safe.

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