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A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East and North Central fire districts tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Despite rainfall in recent weeks, Victorians need to remain alert as hot, dry and windy conditions will elevate fire danger tomorrow.
Moderate and gusty north to north westerly winds are expected to reach gusts of up to 70km/hr in some areas ahead of a south westerly change in the afternoon. Temperatures will sit around 30 to 35 degrees statewide.
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 Total Fire Ban.
CFA Acting Chief Officer Alen Slijepcevic said the TFB has been declared due to the expected conditions across the North East and North Central regions tomorrow.
"The recent rainfall has put some moisture into the fuel, but with the dry conditions we're still seeing, there are still concerns for elevated fire behaviour on days like tomorrow," Alen said.
"The rain was welcomed, however heavy events like those recently mostly end up in run offs.
"Without slow and steady rain and lots of it, there is a real possibility grassland will continue to dry out through autumn conditions like tomorrow and increase the fire risk.
"We're asking people to continue to follow the strict conditions associated with the Total Fire Ban declaration and to make sure fire plans are up to date.
"Stay informed through the VicEmergency App and local radio stations for warnings and advice near you and know what you will do in the event of a fire."
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.
