Today, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Wimmera, South West, North Central, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong) and West and South Gippsland district(s) of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Tue, 17 Feb 2026 until 11:59 PM Tue, 17 Feb 2026.
Fire Danger Ratings
Bureau of Meteorology forecast issued at: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 05:30 AM
North Central: EXTREME
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