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A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East fire district tomorrow, Tuesday 10 February 2026.
Extreme fire danger is forecast for the North East tomorrow, with hot, dry conditions alongside light to moderate south-westerly winds and the chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms over the eastern ranges.
Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 34–38°C in northern parts of the state, easing to 25–30°C in the south.
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 declaration.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the TFB had been declared due to the forecast conditions across the North East, with further challenging weather expected later in the week.
"Tomorrow's conditions will make it very difficult for firefighters to control a fire if one starts," Jason said.
"We're also expecting challenging fire conditions across much of the state on Wednesday.
"We're asking people to strictly follow the conditions of the Total Fire Ban and think carefully about how the increased fire risk could affect them.
"Make sure your fire plan is up to date and covers all possible scenarios."
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.
