Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Crowes, Lavers Hill, Chapple Vale, Yuulong Yesterday at 6:49 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Chapple Vale, Crowes, Lavers Hill, Yuulong.

  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 4.52pm yesterday.
  • The bushfire at Lavers Hill-Cobden Rd, Chapple Vale is still not yet under control.
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: 
  • Firefighters are responding to this fire.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads including the Great Ocean Road.
  • Colac Tree Rd is closed.
  • Lavers Hill - Cobden Rd is closed
  • The Great Ocean Road is open, but may be closed if conditions change.
  • The Great Ocean walk is now open all sections, but may be closed if conditions change.
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • Bulldozers and aircraft are operating in the area. 
  • Emergency services will remain in the area.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 22/11/2024 06:00 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.