Springvale CFA

Today we remember the 173 lives lost and the 414 people who were injured in the tragic Black Saturday bushfires that swept across Victoria on Saturday February 7th 2009.

The fires occurred during catastrophic bushfire weather conditions.

46.4 degrees (Melbourne record temp)
100km/h NW winds
2% humidity
Forrest Fire Danger Index 160-200

450,000 ha (1,100,000 acres) burnt
7562 people displaced
3500 structures destroyed including 2029 homes
Nearly 12,000 livestock lost
Over 10,000km of fencing damaged or destroyed

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🔥 STATEWIDE TOTAL FIRE BAN – EXTREME HEAT WARNING TODAY - TUESDAY 27th OF JANUARY 2026 🔥

Today is expected to be one of the hottest days Victoria may see and a Total Fire Ban is in place.

With these extreme conditions, even a small spark can quickly turn into a major fire.

Please do your part to keep yourself, your family, and our community safe.

To look after yourself and others:
☀️ Stay indoors where possible and avoid strenuous activity
💧 Drink plenty of water – don’t wait until you’re thirsty
🏠 Check on elderly neighbours, friends, and those with medical conditions
🐾 Ensure pets have shade and plenty of cool water
🌳 Never leave children or animals in parked vehicles

Fire safety reminders:
🚫 No fires or activities that could cause a spark
🚜 Avoid using machinery or tools outdoors
🔥 Report any signs of fire immediately by calling 000

Stay up-to-date with the latest incidents and warnings including extreme heat at: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond

🚨🚫🔥TOTAL FIRE BAN 🔥🚫🚨

A Total Fire Ban has been declared Statewide - Saturday 24th of January 2026.

📍To see which Fire District you are in, follow this link: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/find-your-fire-weather-district

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

Late Friday evening, members from Keysborough Fire Brigade crossed crewed with Springvale CFA were deployed to Strike Team ST0834 alongside neighbouring brigades from the South East Group Fire Brigades - CFA to assist with the Longwood bushfire.

Two of our members were also crews on Strike Team ST0802

Crews worked tirelessly throughout the day and night on containment lines, stopping spot fires caused by unpredictable winds and carrying out asset protection to safeguard structures and critical infrastructure.

Thank you to our members for giving up your time to help keep our broader communities safe.

To our crews, and to all firefighters and emergency service personnel — thank you for your service.

Stay safe and look after each other.

🚫🔥 STATEWIDE TOTAL FIRE BAN – Friday 9th Of January 2026 due to extreme and catastrophic fire conditions 🚫🔥

Catastrophic rating signals the worst possible conditions for grass and bushfires. For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas - if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has also been forecast for the remainder of the state. Take action now to protect your life and property.

📌 For information and warnings visit the VicEmergency website: http://emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app📱 or call the VicEmergency hotline📞 (1800 226 226).

If you see smoke or fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.