Barnawartha CFA

01/04/2026

Hi Barny and surrounds, we will be going around the Barnawartha area on Friday morning to collect donations for the Good Friday Appeal.
Don't be alarmed if you hear the sirens!

31/03/2026

Hi Barny and surrounding communities.
Fire restrictions will be lifted on Tuesday 7th of April.
Please be aware over the Easter break that fire restrictions are still in force.
There are several agricultural burns that will continue to take place in our area over the next couple of weeks.

09/03/2026

As of today (Tuesday 10th) permits to conduct agricultural burns can be issued if the conditions meet the permit requirements.
Fire restrictions are still in place and only those with a permit can burn off.
If you see smoke or fire in a paddock after 4pm and there are farmers in attendance please do not call 000 unless you believe the fire is out of control.
Anyone wanting to apply for a permit, head to www.firepermits.vic.gov.au

23/01/2026

Hi Barny and surrounding communities,
There is a Total Fire Ban across Victoria tomorrow.
This is ahead of a series of hot days with elevated fire danger.
Stay cool and enjoy the Australia day long Weekend!

09/11/2025

Hi Barny Community
Fire Restrictions are now in force in our area (Indigo Shire, North of the Freeway)
Wodonga Council area and Indigo - South of the freeway will start next Monday 17th.
Information around what can / can't be done during Fire Danger Period can be found on the CFA website - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

Any questions, please reach out.

31/10/2025

Hi Barny Community.
Getting to that time of year again!

Fire Restrictions in our area will begin 10th of November.

This year is a little different, Indigo shire (North of the Hume Fwy) will be introduced on the 10th of Nov. South of the highway and Wodonga council area will be introduced in the following weeks (date TBC) See map below to help.
If unsure, please reach out.

11/10/2025

Hi All, Barnawartha CFA will be putting on a free BBQ today at the fire station for anyone wanting to stop by during the community garage sale. come grab a snag and some info preparing your property for the upcoming fire season.

01/05/2025

Hi Barny and surrounds, the fire danger period is now over and fire restrictions have been lifted.
Please keep in mind it’s still very dry in our area. Similar conditions last year resulted in allot of burns getting out of control.

If burning off, please register the burn, have enough water and don’t leave the fire until extinguished.

www.firepermits.vic.gov.au
1800 668 511

Cooking, burn-offs, campfires, hot work, fireworks. Sparks, embers and flames from many activities can cause fires.

28/04/2025

Hi all, we will be conducting a planned burn this Saturday on Harkins road in Barnawartha. If you see smoke or trucks in the area don’t be alarmed.

17/03/2025

As of today (Tuesday) permits to conduct agricultural burns can issued if the conditions meet the permit requirements.
Fire restrictions are still in place and only those with a permit can burn off.
If you see smoke or fire in a paddock after 4pm and there are farmers in attendance please do not call 000 unless you believe the fire is out of control.
Anyone wanting to apply for a permit, head to www.firepermits.vic.gov.au

25/12/2024

Total Fire Ban today for all of Victoria.
Please be safe and check on any elderly/vulnerable neighbours.
We can expect temperatures close to 40°c with N-NW winds. Expecting a wind change later in the evening.
Any concerns, please reach out.

13/12/2024

Hi Everyone, Santa will be going around Barnawartha on the fire truck Saturday afternoon from 4:00pm. If you hear the sirens, bring the kids out to say hi!