Total Fire Ban Declared For North East

Extreme fire danger is forecast for the North East tomorrow, with above average temperatures and light to moderate southerly winds. Temperatures are forecast to be slightly cooler in the south of the state.

Looking ahead, there is a risk of thunderstorms in the far north and eastern ranges on Saturday.

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the ban.

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB has been declared due to the expected weather conditions and the current fire activity across the state.

"Tomorrow's conditions will make it difficult for firefighters to quickly suppress a fire should one start," Jason said.

"We already have fires burning in the landscape, including the recently contained fire at Walwa, and crews remain active across other parts of Victoria."

"With dry fuels and challenging conditions expected, we want to reduce the risk of any new fires starting."

Jason said it was critical the residents in the North East understood and followed the restrictions in place.

"We're asking people to strictly follow the conditions of the Total Fire Ban and take the time to understand how the increased fire risk could impact them," Jason said.

"Make sure your fire plan is up to date and covers all possible contingencies."

Victorians can find out if it is a Total Fire Ban on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au, where it is usually published by 5pm the day before a Total Fire Ban.