Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL)
Call 1800 240 667
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, you can contact VBIL through National Relay Service
The Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) provides information during and after major bushfire incidents. It also offers information to help householders, landowners and small businesses reduce bushfire risk.
In a situation where you can see or smell smoke, VBIL can advise whether or not a planned burn is in progress.
Ring 1800 240 667 to find out:
- What you can and can’t do on a Total Fire Ban day or during the Fire Danger Period (fire restrictions)
- Current Fire Danger Ratings and what the ratings mean
- Current DSE fuel reduction burns and other planned burns
- Key bushfire preparation and planning information
- Programs, publications and services available from both CFA and DSE, including community meetings
- Emergency Relief Centre location details
- Neighbourhood Safer Place location details
- Recovery after a bushfire, including financial assistance essential water replacement and rehabilitation of assets and forest
- Township Protection Plans.
Opening times:
During bushfire season, lines are open from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Opening times are extended during significant bushfires.
Recorded information on specific topics can be accessed 24 hours a day.
You can also email VBIL on vbil.info@dse.vic.gov.au
Note that incident information is also available on the CFA and DSE websites, or by listening to ABC radio or other emergency broadcasters.
To report a fire or emergency, phone Triple Zero (000)
Bushfire Information for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Impaired
If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service: www.relayservice.com.au
- TTY users phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 240 667
- Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 240 667
- Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 1800 240 667
To report a fire or emergency (TTY users only), access TTY 106
TTY 106 is a dedicated text-based emergency relay service with direct access to fire, police and ambulance services. It can only be contacted through a TTY machine, not from a mobile phone or ordinary phone.
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