Fire Danger Ratings

Fire Danger Ratings

• The Fire Danger Rating is an indicator of how dangerous a bushfire could be if it did occur. It is not a predictor of how likely a bushfire is to occur.
• The higher the Fire Danger Rating, the more dangerous the fire conditions are in that district.
• The Bureau of Meteorology, in partnership with CFS, determines the Fire Danger Ratings based on a combination of predicted weather conditions and current observations.
• Days 2, 3 and 4 preliminary forecasts should be used as a guide only as ratings may change based on both weather and non-weather related factors.

Australian Fire Danger Rating System

Total Fire Bans

• Total Fire Bans may be declared in certain Fire Ban Districts or across the whole state on days when high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity could cause fires to become uncontrollable.
• Total Fire Ban are declared for days where the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic.
• A Total Fire Ban day can be declared at any time of year and for any Fire Ban District.
• The ban starts at midnight and stays in place for 24 hours however can also be declared on the morning of a day if actual weather forecasts differ from predicted weather.
• Restrictions to prevent fires from starting apply during the Fire Danger Season and on Total Fire Ban Days.

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