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Total Fire Ban across Campaspe and Murray councils

By Ivy Jensen

Jan 24, 2021

NO OPEN air fires will be allowed across Echuca-Moama tomorrow.

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A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Victoria's Northern Country fire district, which includes Campaspe Shire, as well as NSW's Southern Riverina, which includes Murray River Council.

Conditions across the regions will be very hot and dry, with temperatures forecast to reach 41C in Echuca.

The combination of heat and strong winds will considerably increase the fire risk, resulting in a Fire Danger Rating of severe for the region.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the weather conditions meant an elevated fire risk across large parts of the state.

CO Heffernan said there were particular concerns around the number of campers enjoying the holiday period across regional Victoria and he urged everyone to take great care and not light any campfires.

A Total Fire Ban means no fire can be lit in the open air or allowed to remain alight from 12.01am to 11.59pm on the day of the Total Fire Ban.

Strict rules also apply to the operation of farm machinery, chainsaws and lawn mowers.

For information, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can or rfs.nsw.gov.au

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