Victoria declares fire ban for Saturday due to extreme fire danger, prohibiting all open-air fires.

A total fire ban has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee districts in Victoria, Australia, for Saturday, November 16, due to extreme fire danger. The ban prohibits any open-air fires from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) advises Victorians to prepare for a hotter, drier summer by creating Bushfire Survival Plans. A community event with safety tips will be held on November 24 in Stawell.

November 15, 2024
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