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.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said people needed to ensure they were ready and keeping an eye on their area.
“Be prepared for fire, monitor conditions and know where to get information so you can make good decisions about your safety,” he said.
“Don’t wait for an official warning before you leave, emergencies can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes.
“If you are caught out and all other bushfire plans have failed, be aware of local last resort options such as Neighbourhood Safer Places and designated Community Fire Refuges.”
The Murray River Council’s fire rating tomorrow is high, however no fire ban has been issues for the area.
With a long period of hot days ahead, the Cancer Council is reminding people about their SunSmart Global UV App.
The app, which tailors the times of day when sun protection is recommended to any location, has the potential to save lives across the globe and sets a worldwide approach to UV reporting and public health messaging.
“Over 90% of all skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV radiation, so knowing the UV level when you go outside and covering up with all five forms of sun protection can reduce your risk,” a Cancer Council spokesperson said.
“Empowering individuals worldwide to protect themselves against skin cancer, the SunSmart Global UV app celebrates its one-year anniversary in Australia with 100,000 monthly active users.”
The heat will also affect VLine train passengers, with a partial extreme heat timetable implemented for Echuca on Tuesday, February 13.
Travellers should check the V/Line website before travelling to see if their services would be impacted.
There will be drinking water onboard trains, and passengers are also encouraged to travel with bottled water and wear cool clothing.
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