Fire bans in six Victorian districts WITH temperatures set to hit 34C on Wednesday, total fire bans have been declared in six districts in Victoria. The Bureau of Meteorology says along with the hot weather, there will be fresh north to northwesterly winds with the chance of rain developing in the state's west late morning before reaching central areas later in the day. The CFA has declared a total fire ban in Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central. Melbourne can expect a maximum temperature of 34C with northerly winds reaching 45km/h with isolated showers and the chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday night.