The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 23 November 2026 for the following municipalities:
City of Greater Bendigo
Central Goldfields Shire
Mt Alexander Shire
Residents in these areas are encouraged to use the remaining time before the FDP begins to prepare their properties and complete any planned private burn-offs while conditions and regulations allow.
This includes cleaning up dry grass, leaves, and other flammable materials, as well as completing safe private burn-offs while they are still permitted.
Deputy Chief Officer for the North West region, Trevor Weston said the landscape is primed for fire.
“There has been abundant grass and crop growth throughout spring,” Trevor said.
“This means there is lots of fuel and fires, should they start, would spread quickly.
“We need people to use the time before the fire danger period starts to ensure they are prepared and then once restrictions begin, to really adhere to them strictly.”
