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Fire and heat

Bushfire is a serious risk in Nillumbik. Learn about how to prepare your property for fire, what to do during a fire and how to prepare for a heatwave.

Fire Danger Ratings

Fire Danger Ratings describe the potential level of danger should a bushfire start. They provide important information so that people can take action to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires.

Fire Danger Period

The CFA restricts the use of fire in the community during the Fire Danger Period. Find out what this means in Nillumbik.

Preparing your property for fire

Learn more about burning off, the rules for reducing vegetation around your home, and our fire hazard inspection program, including Fire Prevention Notices.

How Council prepares for fire

We undertake an extensive bushfire prevention and preparation program throughout the year to mitigate the threat of bushfire to life, property and the environment.

During emergencies

Put your emergency plan into action, and find out what Council does during an emergency.

Heatwave

Find out how to prepare for a heatwave and what to do if you are affected.