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Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne

17/12/2025

Fire period start dates have now been declared for the state. (CFA)

Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) declared for the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah and Manningham.

This will come into effect from 1am on Monday 29 December.

After a drier-than-average autumn and winter, much of Victoria faces an elevated fire risk this summer.

There are many rules surrounding fire during a FDP, and locals are encouraged to visit the link to check what they can and can’t do: cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

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