Fire Restrictions

Fire Restrictions:

Riddells Creek is in the CENTRAL fire ban and weather district.
Riddells Creek is located in the Hume and Macedon Ranges council areas.

What are Fire Restrictions

Where are fire restrictions and what do they mean? Click here

Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings

Are there any current fire bans and what can I do? Click here

Can I or Can't I

Frequently asked questions in relation to what can and can't be carried out during fire restrictions and on a Day of Total Fire Ban. Click here

Tips for burning off (outside the fire danger period)

The following is a guide to burning off. It is not a permit or right to burn off. If you are planning on burning you must meet all the requirements of your councils By-Laws and the CFA Act.

If at any stage your fire is out of control, call the Fire Brigade '000'
Pick a day when the wind will be low in speed (strength).
Clear 3 to 5 metres around the area you propose to burn. (Create a fire break.)
Notify all your neighbours (courtesy and in case they think it is a real fire)
Notify VICFIRE on 1800 668 511 or 1800 230 967. This will mean we know about your burn off and are less likely to be called to your burn off.
Make sure there is an Adult supervising the burn off at all times. Not off making lunch or a coffee. (This is a legal requirement)
Have sufficient water on hand to put your burn off out quickly and thoroughly. A hose connected to a tap and charged and a full bucket of water would be a suggested minimum. (This is a legal requirement)
Ring the brigade if you are unsure or require assistance.

If you are unsure don't light your fire. Call (03) 5428 6000. Hold on till call is answered. If the station is un-attended the call will divert to the brigade duty officer.

Do Not burn off if the day has been declared a Total Fire Ban or during the fire danger period (fire restrictions in force).

What is a CODE PURPLE day?

You may occasionally here CFA use the term Code Purple day. This is not a Total Fire Ban but an indicator to fire fighters and the community that fire conditions in the local area and neighbouring areas could lead to severe, extreme or code red (catastrophic) fire behaviour. Residents in the affected areas should make sure they are prepared and have their bush fire survival plans ready.