The CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Greater Geelong area ahead of today’s expected hot and windy conditions.
The North Central and Central fire weather districts are both affected by the ban for Friday, February 17, as temperatures are expected to push into the high 30s and low 40s.
The high temperatures, coupled with northeasterly winds of up to 30km/h, have resulted in a Fire Danger Rating of Extreme.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan urged people to adhere to the ban.
“Tomorrow’s conditions could make it difficult for firefighters to supress a fire should one start; therefore, we are asking people to take heed of the Total Fire Ban conditions,” CO Heffernan said.
“People need to be aware of the increased fire danger and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”
A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.
More information can be found at www.cfa.vic.gov.au, but the CFA advised that Victorians should seek information from more than one source.
Other sources of information include ABC local radio, the VicEmergency app and website (www.emergency.vic.gov.au), the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and CFA or VicEmergency Twitter and Facebook.
