Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Angusvale, Blomford, Cobbannah, Cowa, Dargo, Merrijig, Moornapa, Tabberabbera, The Swamp, Treasure, Treasures, Budgee Budgee, Hawkhurst, Iguana Creek, Marthavale, Moroka, Ryans, Toolome, Wongungarra, Woolenook, Wuk Wuk Yesterday at 1:00 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Angusvale, Blomford, Budgee Budgee, Cobbannah, Cowa, Dargo, Hawkhurst, Iguana Creek, Marthavale, Merrijig, Moornapa, Moroka, Ryans, Tabberabbera, The Swamp, Toolome, Treasure, Treasures, Wongungarra, Woolenook, Wuk Wuk.
  • There are bushfires in the Wonnangatta Valley (known as the Wonnangatta - Dargo Complex) that are not yet under control.
  • Fire activity remains.  Monitor conditions and be ready to act. 
  • Emergency Services, Machinery and Aircraft are operating in the area and are working on suppressing the fire edges and building control lines. 
  • Hot weather is forecast for this weekend.  
  • Holiday-makers are not to enter this area. 
  • State and National Parks are closed due to ongoing fire activity. 
  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 1.00 pm, Monday 19 January.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes. 
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Have a bushfire plan. Visit the CFA website for details on how to prepare your and your property for a bushfire.   Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
  • Find information on protecting yourself and your family: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire
  • Do not visit the area.
Impacts in your area: 
The following roads are restricted to residents and property owners only. Access will be permitted for essential maintenance and animal care. 
Proof of ownership is required and must be provided via Driver’s Licence or Rates Notice. 
  • Bairnsdale-Dargo Road at the Beverleys Road Junction 
  • Freestone Creek Road at Coopers Road   
The following roads are closed: 
  • Dargo High Plain Road between Dargo and Great Alpine Road 
  • Marathon Road at the Moroka Road Junction 
  • Marathon Road at the Boundary 24 Track Junction  
  • Birregun Road (between Dogs Grave and Gidely Track)   
  • Wallers Road (between Friday Creek Rd and Bairnsdale-Dargo Rd)
All roads and tracks within the closed State and National Parks are also closed to the public.
 
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

Public Land and Recreation Closures:
State and National Parks in the area are closed. Click HERE for a map of the closed areas within this incident.

The following Parks including campgrounds and recreation areas are closed to the public until further notice:  
  • Blue Pool on Freestone Creek Road 
  • The Alpine National Park north of Briagolong, East of Arbuckle Junction and Mount Howitt, west of Dargo including the Wonnangatta, and southeast of Wild Horse Track, south of Abbeyard, west of the Great Alpine Rd to Lake Cobbler
  • The Mitchell River National Park 
  • Buffalo Valley, Buckland Valley and surrounding roads

For additional Park Closure update refer to: 
  • Parks Victoria - https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/
  • Forest Fire Management - https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/

Emergency Services are operating in the area.  
Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 21/01/2026 01:00 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.