Fire danger ratings
The fire danger rating shows the risk of bushfires in your area.
The fire danger ratings for each district are published daily on the Bureau of Meteorology website. Forecasts are shown for the next four days and confirmed the day before.
Read below for an explanation of each rating.
Level: catastrophic
What you should do
These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.
Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire.
Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before.
Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions.
You may not be able to leave, and help may not be available.
Level: extreme
What you should do
Take action now to protect your life and property.
These are dangerous fire conditions.
Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.
Level: high
What you should do
Be ready to act.
There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.
Level: moderate
What you should do
Plan and prepare.
Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.
No action required
On days where there’s minimal risk, like when it’s raining, you’ll see 'no rating.
You should continue to monitor conditions.
Australian Fire Danger Rating System factsheets
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