Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be if one broke out in your area today.
Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire.
The Australian Fire Danger Rating system (AFDRS) is nationally consistent, so wherever you go in Australia, you can understand the level of threat and what you need to do to stay safe.
These ratings are originally published by the Bureau of Meteorology and are updated daily.
Behind the ratings
Fire danger ratings describe the potential level of danger should a bushfire start.
They give you valuable information so you can take action to protect yourself and others.
The AFDRS has four levels, each with a distinct title, colour and key message:
Moderate
Plan and Prepare
Most fires can be controlled
- Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.
High
Be Ready to Act
Fires can be dangerous
- Decide what you will do if a fire starts.
- There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.
- If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bushfire risk areas.
Extreme
Take Action Now to protect your life and property
Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous
- These are dangerous fire conditions.
- Check your bushfire plan and make sure your property is fire ready.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action.
- If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
- Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.
Catastrophic
For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas
If a fire starts to take hold, lives are likely to be lost
- These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.
- Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire.
- For your survival, do not be in bushfire risk areas.
- Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before.
- If a fire starts and takes hold, lives and properties are likely to be lost.
- Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. You may not be able to leave and help may not be available.
Understanding fire danger ratings and bushfire warnings
Checking Fire Danger Ratings and tuning into the Bushfire Warnings can help keep you safe when it comes to bushfire.
Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be in your area, so you know what to do before a fire starts.
Bushfire Warnings provide information about what to do to be safe during a bushfire.
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Disclaimer
This data has been prepared for the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES). Other users must satisfy themselves it is accurate and suitable for their purpose. QFES does not accept any liability for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of or reliance on this data.
Please note: The 'Last updated' date below is in relation to text only on this page. The data displayed on the map can have up to a five-minute delay.