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Community Update - Fire - Stay Informed Unknown Irrewillipe, south of Irrewillipe Road and Ackerleys Road East, west of Colac - Lavers Hill Road, and north of Gellibrand - Carlisle Road Yesterday at 4:49 PM
This Community Information message is being issued for Irrewillipe, south of Irrewillipe Road and Ackerleys Road East, west of Colac - Lavers Hill Road, and north of Gellibrand - Carlisle Road. 
  • There is a bushfire at Carlisle River that is under control.
  • Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act. 
  • Firefighters have worked diligently and have consolidated a fire edge on the south-east corner of the fire, through backburning operations that commenced on Saturday, 17/01/2026.
  • Smoke may still be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • This Community Information replaces the Advice message issued on 19/01/2026 at 6:50 pm.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes.
Emergency services are still working in the area. Smoke and visible flame may continue to be seen from nearby road and communities. However, if you see unattended fire, call Triple Zero.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Road closures will remain in place until hazardous tree assessments can be completed and roads assessed. Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

  • Anyone seeing native wildlife that appear caught, injured or distressed as a result of the fire should call the Incident Control Centre during daylight hours on 1300 322 056, who will coordinate assistance, or via the DEECA Wildlife Emergency App. 
  • Find up-to-date air quality information and health advice at the EPA's Check Air and Water quality website. Visit: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/check-air-and-water-quality
  • Smoke information: Smoke can affect people’s health.  For more information visit: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
The Colac Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC) has been setup as an information point, open during business hours.

For information on returning home after an emergency, including information on private drinking water and tank safety after a fire, please visit the relief and recovery tab on the VicEmergency web page or app.

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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.