Type Status Location Last Updated
Community Update - Fire - Stay Informed Unknown between the townships of Irrewillipe, Kawarren, Lovat, Wimba, Charleys Creek, Carlisle River and covers the township of Gellibrand Last Friday at 5:06 PM
This Community Information message is being issued for between the townships of Irrewillipe, Kawarren, Lovat, Wimba, Charleys Creek, Carlisle River and covers the township of Gellibrand. 
  • This Community Information replaces the Advice Message issued on 11 February 2026. 
  • There is a bushfire at Carlisle River that is under control.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • Firefighters remain on site to continuing to extinguish hotspots. 
  • Crews and heavy machinery are working on rehabilitating affected tracks and stabilising key areas of the fire ground.
Due to the Boggy Creek bridge being damaged the following traffic management points are in place until the bridge is repaired.
Carlisle Road and Irrewillipe Road Intersection
Carlisle Road and Ganes Road intersection (Locals Only) 
Carlisle Road and Cobden Lavers Hill Road Intersection
Carlisle Road and Silks Access Intersection (Locals Only)

There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Unless the situation changes, this will be the last message issued for this fire.

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.