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Fire Danger Ratings (FDRs) let you know how dangerous a fire would be if started in your area today. They give you valuable information so you can take action to protect yourself and your family.
During the high bushfire risk period, you should check the fire danger ratings for your area every day.
These ratings are originally published by the Bureau of Meteorology and are updated daily.
Behind the ratings
Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire.
The Australian Fire Danger Rating system is nationally consistent, so wherever you go in Australia, you can understand the level of bushfire threat and what you need to do to stay safe.
The AFDRS has four levels, each with a distinct title, colour and key message.
Moderate
Plan and prepare
Most fires can be controlled
- Stay informed. Check official news channels in case the situation changes.
- Be ready to activate your bushfire survival plan.
High
Be ready to act
Fires can be dangerous
- Stay informed and be alert. Check official news and information channels in case the situation changes.
- Be ready to activate your bushfire survival plan.
- There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
- If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bushfire risk areas.
Extreme
Take action now to protect your life and property
Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous
- These are dangerous fire conditions.
- Stay informed and be alert. Check official news and information channels in case the situation changes.
- Be ready to activate your bushfire survival plan.
- Complete final preparations on your property.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action.
- If you and your property are not well prepared, leave your home and travel to a safer location.
- Avoid travelling in bushfire risk areas.
- Fire bans may apply.
Catastrophic
For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas
If a fire starts to take hold, lives are likely to be lost
- These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.
- If a fire starts and takes hold, lives and properties are likely to be lost.
- Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire.
- Tune in to warnings. Check official news and information channels for bushfire warnings.
- If a fire starts, activate your bushfire survival plan.
- For your survival, do not be in bushfire risk areas.
- Leave bushfire risk areas early in the morning or the night before. Do not wait until it’s too late to leave.
- Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. You may not be able to leave and help may not be available.
- Fire bans will apply.
Understanding fire danger ratings and bushfire warnings
Checking Fire Danger Ratings and tuning into the Bushfire Warnings can help keep you safe from bushfire.
Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be in your area, so you know what to do before a fire starts.
Bushfire Warnings provide information about what to do to be safe during a bushfire.
Disclaimer
This data has been prepared for our own use. Other users must satisfy themselves it is accurate and suitable for their purpose. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of or reliance on this data.
Please note: The 'Last updated' date below is in relation to text only on this page. The data displayed on the map can have up to a five-minute delay.
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