Victoria is a great place to visit, but make sure you're FireReady
Summer is a great time to experience Victoria’s beautiful countryside. But summer is also bushfire season, so it’s important to always take precautions before travelling and when you’re in these areas.
- If you are in a bushfire prone area and a Code Red Fire Danger Rating is declared, the safest option is to leave the night before or early in the morning.
- Stay aware of weather conditions and the Fire Danger Rating.
- For the latest fire warnings, listen to ABC Local Radio, commercial radio stations or Sky News television, go to the cfa.vic.gov.au or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.
- Visit the CFA website for handy tips and information on travelling or holidaying in bushfire prone areas.
- When you are staying in a bushfire prone areas it is important to ask your host, to share their bushfire plan with you so that you know local risk, access routes and Neighbourhood Safer Places.
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