With thousands of lives at risk, a mobile command post tasked with issuing evacuation orders struggled to keep pace with the ...

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Fire Danger Ratings are routinely issued by 5 pm daily during the fire season. Always ensure you have the latest forecast. Fire Danger Ratings are determined in conjunction with the Country Fire ...

Weather conditions influence the size, intensity and speed of bushfires – and how dangerous they can be. We issue fire weather warnings when conditions are likely to be dangerous, to help keep ...