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Grassfires can move at speeds of up to 25 km/h and jump highways. Be aware of grassfires when you’re travelling. All fires are dangerous.
You may not get phone reception across regional Victoria. Always check weather conditions and your fire risk before you leave home.
Do not drive into or through fire risk areas on hot, dry, windy days. Plan an alternate route or delay your travel if possible. If travelling to a different part of the state for holiday or work check the Fire Danger Ratings for all districts along your route and at your destination. Create a temporary watch zone on the VicEmergency App for the location you’re visiting and turn on location services permissions on your device to ensure the App provides warnings for your location.
Seek information from locals, or an accredited Visitor Information Centre who may be able to suggest alternative holiday activities on fire risk days.
Ensure you comply with any local requirements regarding campfires and BBQs in addition to the advice that can be found at cfa.vic.gov.au.

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	Campfires can easily turn into bushfires. 💧 Always use water, not dirt, to extinguish a campfire. 👍 If it is cool to touch it is safe to leave. 📍Always check fire restrictions before lighting a campfire this summer. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/campfires Download: Campfire safety 30 second video (MP4 46MB)
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	Driving in dry grass could leave fire in your tracks. Hot exhausts and vehicle components pose significant risks in dry vegetation, especially on high-fire risk days. If you see dry grass, don’t park in it or drive through it. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/vehicles Download: Vehicles in dry grass can start fires 30 second video (MP4 51.8MB)