Victoria will face a total fire ban on Boxing Day due to predicted hot and windy conditions. Authorities are concerned about both existing bushfires and the potential for new ones to start.
A total fire ban will apply to all of Victoria on Boxing Day, with authorities revealing the 'two major concerns' for the day amid a forecast of hot and windy conditions.Victoria's CFA has confirmed a statewide total fire ban for Boxing Day, with authorities concerned about the potential impact of hot and windy conditions. The total fire ban will be in place from 12.01am until 11.59pm on Thursday, with fires unable to be lit in the open air during that period.
Restrictions will also cover a number of activities from outdoor cooking, including barbecues, and the use of lawn mowers. Temperatures are tipped to reach the mid-40s, with winds of 70 to 80km/h. Elevated areas are expected to be hit with wind gusts of 100km/h.CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan has confirmed a total fire ban for all of Victoria on Boxing Day. The bushfire in the Grampians National Park is still not contained, despite efforts to subdue the blaze. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the weather conditions will pose a difficult challenge for firefighters, including those already battling blazes in Victoria. 'There are two major concerns on Thursday – the fires already burning in the landscape, and any new fires that start as a result of the extreme fire risk,' he told media on Tuesday.'The fire at the Grampians National Park hasn't been contained and is likely to spread further under the forecast conditions on 26 December.' 'We want people to continue to enjoy the holiday period but fire safety is a joint responsibility and the community need to remain alert and in tune with current fire danger ratings and warnings via the VicEmergency website or app and your emergency broadcasters,' Mr Heffernan said
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