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13 October 09
Total Fire Ban and Wild Fire Alert Level 3 until 19 October09.

14 October 09
Fire Weather Warning has issued - Severe to Extreme fire Danger is forecast for Southeast Coast Districts with temperatures up to 32 degrees, relative humidity down to 16per cent & winds up to 50km/h.

1 October 09
New Fire Danger Rating, National Bushfire Warning System. Low-Moderate FDI 0-11(A fire with a “low to moderate” rating can be easily controlled and post little or no risk to life or property) HIGH FDI 12-24(A fire with a “high” danger rating is a fire that can be controlled where loss of life is unlikely and damage to property will be limited) VERY HIGH FDI 25-49(A fire with a “very high” danger rating is a fire that can be difficult to control with flames that may burn into the tree tops. During a fire of this type some homes and businesses may be damaged or destroyed. SEVERE FDI 50-74(A fire with a “severe” rating may be uncontrollable and move quickly, with flames that may be higher than roof tops. A severe fire may cause injuries and some homes or businesses will be destroyed) EXTREME FDI 75-99 (A fire with an “extreme” rating may be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. The flames will be higher than roof tops. During an “extreme” fire, people will be injured and hundreds of homes and businesses will be destroyed) CATASTRPOHIC FDI 100+(A fire with a rating of “catastrophic” may be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. The flames will be higher than roof tops. Many people will be injured and thousands of homes and businesses will be destroyed)