The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 23 November 2026 for the following municipalities:
Northern Grampians Shire Council
Residents in these areas are encouraged to use the remaining time before the FDP begins to prepare their properties and complete any planned private burn-offs while conditions and regulations allow.
This includes cleaning up dry grass, leaves, and other flammable materials, as well as completing safe private burn-offs while they are still permitted.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer District 16, Steve Alcock said now was the time to ensure people had a finalised fire plan.
"Favourable conditions have produced an abundance of vegetation across western Victoria, resulting in higher-than-usual fuel loads in many areas," Steve said.
"While recent moisture has helped moderate fire behaviour, continued warm weather is expected to dry out grasses, crops and forest fuels.
"That means the fire environment can become more volatile as the season progresses, so now is the time for people to understand their risk.
