Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Acheron, Alexandra, Ancona, Cathkin, Caveat, Creightons Creek, Dropmore, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Longwood East, Maintongoon, Merton, Molesworth, Old Longwood, Ruffy, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Thornton, Upton Hill, Woodfield, Yarck, Yea, Devils River, Longwood Yesterday at 11:42 AM
This Advice message is being issued for Acheron, Alexandra, Ancona, Cathkin, Caveat, Creightons Creek, Devils River, Dropmore, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Longwood, Longwood East, Maintongoon, Merton, Molesworth, Old Longwood, Ruffy, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Thornton, Upton Hill, Woodfield, Yarck, Yea.

  • The fire has been contained within the fire perimeter but you should remain vigilant and monitor conditions.
  • Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
  • There is still fire activity in the area, smoke may be visible for nearby communities.
  • This Advice replaces the Advice - Threat is Reduced message issued at 11.08am on 19 January 2025.

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There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Falling trees can still pose a risk along roadways, especially with increased wind or any storm activity.  People travelling along roads within the area need to exercise caution.
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • Fire crews continue to work and patrol some areas within the fire perimeter during the day. Overnight if you do have fire to report, ring 000 for a normal brigade response.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 23/01/2026 05:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.