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Extreme fire danger and total fire ban in place for Monday

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AN extreme fire danger rating has been forecast through eastern South Australia, western Victoria and central Victoria for tomorrow, including Bass Coast.

A high fire danger rating is forecast for South Gippsland.

Tuesday’s cooler conditions will see an easing of fire danger ratings through Victoria according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

A total fire ban is in place for Central Victoria alongside West and South Gippsland tomorrow.

Victoria is expected to swelter on Monday with temperatures at 4pm predicting a maximum of 38 degrees with a late cool change in Wonthaggi, whilst Leongatha is set for a maximum of 39, partly cloudy. Temperatures in Melbourne are expected to reach 41 degrees on Monday.

For more information on what you can and cannot do on a total fire ban day visit cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i.