Fire Danger Ratings

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Fire danger ratings are shown in the same way across all of Australia, so whether you're at home or travelling, you will see the same rating system used throughout Australia. Fire Danger Ratings will be issued on days when there is a fire risk.

Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data for up to four days in advance, based on weather and other environmental conditions such as vegetation.

The following resources help explain what Fire Danger Ratings are and the different messages including the actions the community can take to reduce their risk.

Key messages

Fire Danger Ratings tell you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. As the ratings increase, so does the risk of an uncontrollable and fast-moving fire. An Extreme fire danger rating or higher should be your trigger to leave. To find out more about fire danger ratings visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerrating
On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly. If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option

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	Have you checked today’s fire danger rating? On a day where your fire danger rating is “Moderate” fire risk day, this means most fires can be controlled but you should plan and prepare for if the situation changes. Find out more: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings Download: Fire Danger Rating - MODERATE 20 second animation with captions
	Have you checked today’s fire danger rating? On a day where your Fire Danger Rating is ‘High’ it means fires can be dangerous, and you should be ready to act and avoid bushfire risk areas. Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings Download: Fire Danger Rating - HIGH 20 second animation with captions
	Have you checked today’s fire danger rating? On a day where your Fire Danger Rating is ‘Extreme’ it means fires can spready quickly and be extremely dangerous. Take action by leaving early to protect yourself and your loved ones. Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings Download: *Fire Danger Rating - EXTREME 20 second animation with captions* (MP4 18.4MB)**
	Have you checked today’s fire danger rating? On a day where your Fire Danger Rating is ‘Catastophic’ it means if a fire starts in your area lives are likely to be lost. You should leave these areas either the day before or the morning of. Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings Download: Fire Danger Rating - CATASTROPHIC 20 second animation with captions
	Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day. FDRs predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action. Stay informed about Fire Danger Ratings by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings Download: Check Fire Danger Ratings daily over summer portrait image (JPG 410.9KB)