Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Buragwonduc, Crookayan, Glencairn, Glenfalloch, Licola, Licola North, Nap Nap Marra, Sargood, Worrowing, Wrathung, Wrixon, Koorool, Tamboritha Yesterday at 4:53 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Buragwonduc, Crookayan, Glencairn, Glenfalloch, Koorool, Licola, Licola North, Nap Nap Marra, Sargood, Tamboritha, Worrowing, Wrathung, Wrixon.

  • The bushfire at Mt Margaret Walking Track in the Alpine National Park is not yet under control.
  • Driven by very dry conditions, the fire remains active and has grown further to over 5500 hectares.
  • Assisted by aircraft, firefighters continue to work on strengthening containment lines along Mount Margaret Track, Tamboritha Road, Moroka Road, Mount Wellington Track, Avon Turton Divide Track and Mount Hump South Track. 
  • Back burning operations continue on the western and southern edge of the fire at Mt Margaret Track and Chromite Mine Track.
  • Heavy firefighting machinery and large vehicles are operating in the area on main roads and forest tracks.  
  • This message replaces the Advice Message issued at 2.00 pm 8/03/2025
There is currently no threat to local communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor weather conditions and warnings.

If the situation changes, campgrounds and roads may be closed at short notice.  Visitors should stay informed, monitor weather conditions and warnings, and remain ready and able to move away.  
What you should do: 
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
  • Reduce speed and drive to the conditions, especially on narrow winding roads.
  • Watch for emergency response teams and follow their directions.
Impacts in your area: 

  • Firefighters, aircraft and plant machinery will remain working in the area.
  • You will see smoke in the area which can affect your health. If you are experience any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24. 
Park Closures
  • Avon Wilderness Park is currently closed due to bushfire. 
  • Areas within the southern section of the Alpine National Park are also closed due to bushfire. 
Roads and track closures include

  • The Howitt Road is closed at Arbuckle Junction due to the current Wonnangatta Valley fire.  There is a Watch and Act in place for this area.  

  • The Tali Karng walking Track network 
  • Chromite Mine Track
  • B1 Track and B2 Track
  • Moroka Range Track 
  • Burgoyne track east of the Licola Road
  • Mt Margaret Track 
  • Mt Margaret Walking Track
  • Millers Hut
  • Nyimba Camp
  • Mt Wellington Track
  • Hickeys Creek Track and Hickeys Creek Track - East 
  • Avon Track
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.   Check parks.vic.gov.au/coc-listing and ffm.vic.gov.au for Forest and Park closures. 

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 10/03/2025 03:00 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.