2023-2024 Fire Danger Period

Published on 23 October 2023

The Fire Danger Period is when CFA restricts the use of fire in the community. This is to help prevent fires from starting.

CFA declares the Fire Danger Period for each municipality (shire or council) at different times in the lead up to the fire season. It depends on the amount of rain, grassland curing rate and other local conditions.

The Fire Danger Period may be declared as early as October in some municipalities, and typically remains in place until the fire danger lessens, which could be as late as May.

The Fire Danger Period is NOT the same thing as a Total Fire Ban.

The Fire Danger Period has been declared for the whole Yarriambiack Shire Council from 1am, Monday 6 November 2023.

The restrictions for 2023-2024 Fire Danger Period have now ended.

For more information on fire restrictions visit Fire Danger Period Restrictions | CFA (Country Fire Authority).