A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole state of Victoria. This means that no fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM today.
An Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) is now open at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57-61 Laurel Street Whittlesea. The ERC at the Civic Centre, South Morang is now closed.