Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing Moderate Mona Park, Mooralla, Woohlpooer, Cavendish, Rocklands Today at 5:15 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Cavendish, Mona Park, Mooralla, Rocklands, Woohlpooer.
  • The bushfire in the Grampians National Park (Bullawin) is not yet under control.
  • Crews continue to actively work on managing hazardous trees, black out the edge of the fire and extinguish hot spots. 
Community Newsletter
For further information, please access the Community Newsletter here.

The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing. 
  • Enact your fire survival plan. 
  • 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. 
  • Protect yourself and your family.
Travel to: 
  • Hamilton Emergency Relief Centre - Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, 113 Brown Street, Hamilton. Open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm, If you require the relief centre outside of these hours, there is a phone number you can call at the centre and a staff member will be with you promptly.
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. 
Remember to:
  • Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
  • Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires. 
  • Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
Impacts in your area:
  • The Henty Highway is closed between Horsham and Cavendish.
  • Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • A relief centre is open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm at Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, 113 Brown Street, Hamilton. If you require the relief centre outside of these hours, there is a phone number you can call at the centre and a staff member will be with you promptly.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 04/02/2025 09:00 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.
  • For 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.