Total Fire Ban declared for Friday

CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban for tomorrow, Friday 25 January for all of Victoria.

No fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in the open air in Victoria between 1am and 11.59pm on Friday 25 January.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting hot weather with temperatures reaching the 40s across much, with an unstable weather pattern moving in on Friday bringing gusty winds and possible lightning.

Victorians can get emergency information from a number of sources including the VicEmergency app, www.emergency.vic.gov.au, tuning in to ABC radio or other emergency broadcasters including commercial and community radio stations or Sky TV or by phoning the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and following VicEmergency on Facebook and Twitter.