Bulla CFA

19/03/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Period vs Total Fire Ban — Know the Difference.

They are not the same.

🔹 Fire Danger Period (FDP)
Restrictions apply to lighting fires in the open. Permits may be required.

🔹 Total Fire Ban (TFB)
No fires in the open air. Extra restrictions apply.

Before lighting anything outdoors, check what’s in place.

📱 VicEmergency
🌐 cfa.vic.gov.au

17/03/2026

🌾🔥 Live near open grass or paddocks?

Grassfires can spread quickly, particularly on windy days.

✔️ Keep grass maintained
✔️ Clear dry vegetation
✔️ Review your fire plan

Preparation matters.

13/03/2026

🚗🔥 Avoid parking in dry grass.

Hot exhaust systems can ignite grass underneath your vehicle.

If grass is dry:

❌ Don’t park on it
❌ Avoid driving through it

Help prevent unnecessary fires.

11/03/2026

⚠️ Using machinery, welding or grinding?

On high fire danger days, sparks can start grassfires quickly.

Before beginning:

👉 Check restrictions
👉 Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can

Know the rules before you start.

09/03/2026

🥩🔥 BBQ this weekend? Keep it safe.

Before you start:

✅ Check local fire restrictions
✅ Inspect your gas bottle and hose
❌ Never leave it unattended

Remember: solid fuel BBQs are not permitted on Total Fire Ban days.

Simple steps make a difference.

05/03/2026

🚗 Travelling this long weekend? Stay informed.

Fire conditions can change quickly across Victoria.

Before heading through Bulla or surrounding areas:

📅 Check the Fire Danger Rating
📱 Use the VicEmergency app
📻 Know your emergency broadcaster
🔥 Be prepared to adjust plans

Stay aware. Travel safely.

03/03/2026

🔥 Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger? Leave early.

These are the days fires can start quickly and become uncontrollable.

Don’t wait for a warning.

📱 Download the VicEmergency app
📍 Set up a Watch Zone
📅 Check the Fire Danger Rating daily

Have a plan. Act early.

26/02/2026

Before you use a BBQ or light a fire for cooking outdoors, it is important that you first check:
• Is the Fire Danger Period in place? 🔥
• Has a Total Fire Ban Day been declared? 🚫
Rules about fires for cooking can change depending on the time of year and where you are in Victoria, and CFA wants to make sure that our communities are safe and following the restrictions.
Take a look at the Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban restrictions on BBQ's before you cook up the snags this Public Holiday 🍔🌭
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

23/02/2026

Using a BBQ? 🌭🍔We love to use them and enjoy time with our loved ones with a snag and some burgers. But did you know that during the Fire Danger Period and on Total Fire Bans there are restrictions on using them?
Unfortunately some of these restrictions are confusing - so take a listen to our Can I Can't I twins to learn more about what you need to consider before using a BBQ over the weekend, limiting calls out for our brigades, and to ensure you are doing the right thing this Summer 🔥
Look here for the

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

🚨 TOTAL FIRE BAN – EXTREME FIRE DANGER (RATING 81) 🚨

Tomorrow is declared a Total Fire Ban day with an Extreme Fire Danger Rating of 81.

Catastrophic conditions begin at 99.
We are not far off that mark.

If the recent Clarkefield fire and the fire along Loemans Road showed us anything, it’s how fast a fire can escalate under the right conditions. What starts small can become uncontrollable within minutes when wind, heat and fuel align.

On Extreme Fire Danger days:

🔥 Fires start easily
🔥 Fires spread rapidly
🔥 Embers travel kilometres ahead of the main front
🔥 Firefighters can struggle to contain fast-moving runs

Do not underestimate tomorrow.

Now is the time to:
✅ Review your fire plan
✅ Identify your trigger to leave
✅ Prepare essential items
✅ Clear around your home where possible
✅ Monitor warnings closely

If conditions deteriorate, leaving early is always the safest option. Waiting until you can see flames or heavy smoke may be too late.

Download and monitor the VicEmergency App and follow all official advice.

Bulla CFA will be ready — make sure you are too.

Stay alert. Stay informed. Act early.

— Bulla CFA 🚒

11/02/2026

** This warning has been updated. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

EMERGENCY WARNING - GRASS FIRE - Shelter Indoors Now
Incident Location: Clarkefield
Issue Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026, 02:01 pm
Next Update: Wednesday 11 February 2026, 04:10 pm

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Bolinda, Clarkefield, Darraweit Guim.
- There is a grassfire at Clarkefield that is not yet under control.
- Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire spread at this time.

You are in danger, act now to protect yourself. It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately.
Do not get in the car and drive. It is safer to stay where you are.