National Fire Warning System for Victorian Communities
The Premier, John Brumby, today announced that Victoria was implementing a new national framework for fire warnings for the next bushfire season following an agreement by all Australian States and Territories.
Mr Brumby said the fire danger rating system would have a new category of 'catastrophic' (code red) to warn communities of the risk of fires that are unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast moving.
The new fire danger rating has been developed using the Fire Danger Index (FDI):
- FDI 100 + is considered Catastrophic (code red)
- FDI 75 – 99 is Extreme
- FDI 50 – 74 is Severe
- FDI 25 - 49 is Very High
- FDI 12 – 24 is High
- FDI 0 – 11 is Low - Moderate
The slogan 'Prepare, Act, Survive' had also been agreed nationally and will be used this fire season.
Find out more about the National Fire Warning System.
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