08/11/2026
🚒🔥 FIRE DANGER PERIOD COMMENCES MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2026 🔥🚒
CFA has officially announced that the Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence on Monday 16 November 2026 for the Greater Shepparton municipality, including Tatura.
The Fire Danger Period introduces restrictions on the use of fire in the open air to reduce the risk of bushfires and grassfires starting.
As temperatures rise and vegetation begins to dry out, it's important that everyone understands their responsibilities.
🔥 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
🚫 BURNING OFF
Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, scrub or other vegetation is prohibited during the FDP unless you hold a valid written permit.
Permits must be obtained through the appropriate authority, and all permit conditions must be followed.
Council regulations may impose additional restrictions.
Burning off is strictly prohibited on Total Fire Ban days, even with an FDP permit.
🍖 BBQs & OUTDOOR COOKING
BBQs and outdoor cooking fires are permitted during the FDP, provided CFA safety requirements are met.
Wind speeds must be below 10 km/h.
A minimum 3-metre clearance from flammable materials must be maintained around and above the fire.
Fires and BBQs must never be left unattended and must be completely extinguished or switched off after use.
Additional restrictions apply on Total Fire Ban days.
🚜 FARM MACHINERY & HOT WORKS
Machinery, including harvesters, slashers and tractors, can ignite dry vegetation through hot exhausts, sparks and mechanical faults.
Ensure equipment is properly maintained, free from flammable debris and fitted with appropriate fire safety equipment.
Welding, grinding and other hot works are subject to specific fire prevention requirements during the FDP.
Avoid operating machinery in dry vegetation during hot, windy or high fire danger conditions.
⚠️ FIRE DANGER PERIOD VS TOTAL FIRE BAN
🔥 Fire Danger Period (FDP): Declared for individual municipalities and generally remains in place for several months. Restrictions apply to certain activities involving fire.
🚫 Total Fire Ban (TFB): Declared on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and be difficult to control. Much stricter restrictions apply, including a ban on burning off and solid-fuel outdoor cooking.
🌿 PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY NOW!
✅ Keep grass short and vegetation maintained.
✅ Clear leaves, bark and other flammable debris from around your home, sheds and gutters.
✅ Check that fire trucks can safely access your property, including driveways, gates and overhanging branches.
✅ Review your Bushfire Survival Plan and know when you will leave.
✅ Monitor daily Fire Danger Ratings and stay informed through VicEmergency.
🚨 REMEMBER: Failing to comply with fire restrictions can result in significant fines and legal penalties.
📲 OFFICIAL CFA RESOURCES
🔥 Fire Danger Period dates:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-restrictions/fire-danger-period/fire-restriction-dates
🚫 What you can and can't do:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
🔥 Burning off safely:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burning-off
🚜 Machinery and equipment safety:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety/farm-fire-safety/using-machinery
🚒 Tatura Fire Brigade will continue to keep our community informed of Fire Danger Period restrictions, Total Fire Ban declarations and important fire safety updates throughout the season.
If you see an unattended fire or smoke that may indicate a fire, report it to 000.
Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. Prepare now, know the rules and help keep our community safe this fire season!
