The fire ban has been declared due to the hot and dry conditions predicted, with temperatures reaching up to 35 °C broadly, and up to 29 °C on the south-western coasts.
These conditions are particularly forecast for the North Central district, as well as the Central district, which, along with the Wimmera district, is included in the total fire ban.
Moderate north to north-westerly winds are predicted to develop during the morning before a light south-westerly wind change in the afternoon.
Gusty, isolated and dry thunderstorms are possible, with the risk of dry lightning higher in Victoria’s north.
A total fire ban means no fire can be lit in the open air, or is allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the ban.
CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the ban was declared because of the elevated fire danger following continued dry conditions and the current fires in the landscape.
“Tomorrow’s conditions will make it difficult for firefighters to suppress a fire should one start,” Mr Heffernan said.
“We know grass fires can start and spread quickly, especially on days when the Fire Danger Rating is extreme, and when dry thunderstorms are likely.”
Victorians can find out if a total fire ban has been declared on the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before.
For more information on what you can and can’t do, visit the Can I or Can’t I page on the CFA website.
“We’re asking people to follow the strict conditions associated with the total fire ban declaration and consider postponing paddock work for the day,” Mr Heffernan said.
“Understand how the increased fire risk will impact you and ensure your fire plan covers all possible contingencies.”
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