 Is it safe to light a campfire during the fire season? CFA declares fire danger periods by municipalities across Victoria during periods of increased fire risk. Total fire vandals are also declared by CFA on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and can be difficult to control. During the fire danger period, a campfire is prohibited unless you follow these important rules. Ensure winds are less than 10km per hour. The fire is lit in a properly constructed fireplace of stone, metal or concrete, or in a trench at least 30cm deep. There is a clearing of 3 metres around and above the fire. The fire is no larger than 1 square metre. A person able to extinguish the fire is in attendance at all times. The fire is completely extinguished with water before you leave. Lighting a campfire is banned on total fire ban days. To learn more about campfire safety visit cfa.vic.gov.au forward slash can.