08/01/2026
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A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been currently forecast for Friday 9 January 2026 in the Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera districts. A Catastrophic rating signals the worst possible conditions for grass and bushfires. For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas - if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost.
An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has also been forecast for the remainder of the state. Take action now to protect your life and property.
Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Fire Danger Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, but can change on the day. Therefore, it is important to check the Fire Danger Rating for your area every day and know which rating is your trigger to act.