Firefighting aircraft have been called upon alongside ground crews to attack the. There is a risk of storms. A total fire ban (tfb) has been declared for the mallee, wimmera, northern country, north central, south west, central and west and south gippsland districts today.
Victorians are urged to stay informed and prepare today as dangerous weather is forecast across the state, with both storm and fire risks expected. Victorians must have a bushfire plan in place, especially if they are in bushfire and grassfire risk areas. A bushfire ignited in mt lawson state park on monday and has now spread to 814 hectares.
A total fire ban has been declared for the mallee and wimmera today as an extreme fire danger rating has been forecast due to expected hot, dry and windy weather. Victoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings, helping the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies across the state. Temperatures are expected to peak in the afternoon but may be.