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Fetching the latest fire danger and ban data.
Fetching the latest fire danger and ban data.
The Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) uses advanced science to predict fire behaviour. Learn how districts are defined and how your safety is calculated.
Geographical zones defined by vegetation, climate, and topography. Ratings are calculated specifically for each district to ensure local accuracy.
A precise numerical scale (0-100+) that underpins the rating system, combining weather data with fuel loads to predict fire intensity and spread.
Every rating comes with a clear call to action. The system is designed not just to inform, but to tell you exactly when to leave.
The Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) is the engine room of the new rating system. It processes complex data inputs to output a single, comparable danger level.
Temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and direction are constantly monitored.
The dryness and amount of vegetation (fuel) available to burn. This includes 'curing' rates of grass.
Soil dryness calculated from recent rainfall (or lack thereof) using indices like the Keetch-Byram Drought Index.
Most fires can be controlled. Stay up to date and be ready to act if necessary.
Fires can be dangerous. There’s a heightened risk. Alert levels may change quickly.
Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous. Check your bushfire plan and leave early.
For your survival, do not stay. Conditions are the most dangerous recorded.
View the live interactive map to see the current status of your fire district and getting detailed breakdowns.