 Fire danger ratings tell you how dangerous a fire could be if one started. This is important to you because the higher the rating the more dangerous the conditions. The rating should be your prompt to take action. There are nine fire weather districts in Victoria and the fire danger rating is forecast daily for each district up to four days in advance. Fire danger ratings start at moderate. In these conditions most fires can be controlled. The next level is high. Fires can be dangerous in these conditions. Be ready to act. The safest option is to avoid bushfire risk areas. An extreme rating means fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous. Take action to protect your life and property. Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas. A catastrophic rating means that if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost. You should leave bushfire risk areas on these days. Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before. Know your fire weather district if you live, work or travel through a bushfire risk area. Make it a habit to check the fire danger rating every day. Leaving early well before any fire has started is always your safest option. Remember monitor warnings and stay informed.