The Rye Fire Brigade

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

Tomorrow Saturday 24th January 2026 has been declared by the Country Fire Authority Chief Officer as a TOTAL FIRE BAN for the E N T I R E State of Victoria.

That means NO OPEN AIR BURNING whatsoever between Midnight tonight and 23:59 hours tomorrow without a written permit.

Please hydrate, keep a look out for elderly or disabled neighbours, enact your personal Fire Plan and let other family members know that plan, especially if you choose to leave.

Best option is to always LEAVE EARLY.

Keep to the left when you are in the path of Fire or Emergency Vehicles operating under emergency conditions (Lights & or Siren) and remember SLOW DOWN to 40 Kilometres when passing stationary emergency vehicles.

Lets all come home safe...Peninsula Fire Brigades Group

Thank you to everyone who came down yesterday to our community 'Get Fire Ready session'.
It was amazing to see such a great turnout, with around 60 members of our community taking the time to get informed, ask questions, and prepare for the season ahead.