Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Wabonga, Abbeyard, Howitt Plains, Mount Buller, Rose River, Wonnangatta Yesterday at 1:01 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Abbeyard, Howitt Plains, Mount Buller, Rose River, Wabonga, Wonnangatta.
  • There is a bushfire at The Razor, Alpine National Park that is not yet under control.
  • The fire is expanding to the north and south.
  • This fire is part of the greater Wonnangatta - Dargo Complex.
  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 1.00 pm, Monday 19 January 2026.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Stay out of the area.
  • 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: 
  • Aircraft are operating in the area.
  • Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • Walking tracks, vehicle tracks and roads have been closed in the warning area.
The following roads are closed:
  • Abbeyard Road (south of Rose River Road)  
  • Buckland Valley Road (south of Buckland) 
  • Lake Cobbler Road 
  • Speculation Road
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • The Alpine National Park is closed south east of Wild Horse Track.
For Park closure updates, check the Parks Victoria website (parks.vic.gov.au) and the Forest Fire Management website (www.ffm.vic.gov.au).
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.