Victoria Fire Danger Ratings
Fire danger ratings for fire weather districts from the Bureau of Meteorology
Important: Always check official sources for the latest fire danger ratings and warnings before making safety decisions.
Moderate (12-23)
High (24-49)
Extreme (50-99)
Catastrophic (100+)
Fire Weather Districts
| District | Thursday 12 Mar |
Friday 13 Mar |
Saturday 14 Mar |
Sunday 15 Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | - | Moderate 23 | Moderate 21 | Moderate 17 |
| East Gippsland | - | Moderate 18 | Moderate 15 | Moderate 16 |
| Mallee | - | Moderate 21 | Moderate 20 | Moderate 14 |
| North Central | - | High 24 | Moderate 23 | Moderate 20 |
| North East | - | High 25 | Moderate 20 | Moderate 18 |
| Northern Country | - | Moderate 22 | Moderate 22 | Moderate 15 |
| South West | - | Moderate 23 | Moderate 22 | Moderate 17 |
| West and South Gippsland | - | Moderate 21 | Moderate 15 | Moderate 15 |
| Wimmera | - | High 28 | High 24 | Moderate 17 |
Location Forecasts by District
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Fire Behaviour Index (FBI)
The Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) is a numeric value that indicates fire danger. Higher values mean more dangerous fire conditions.
| No Rating | < 12 |
| Moderate | 12-23 |
| High | 24-49 |
| Extreme | 50-99 |
| Catastrophic | ≥ 100 |
Note: Fire Danger Ratings may occasionally differ from FBI thresholds due to agency discretion.