Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Threat Is Reduced Minor Markwood, Whorouly Yesterday at 4:02 PM
The Threat is Reduced following the bushfire at Markwood. 
  • This Advice message replaces the Advice issued at 5.02PM, Saturday 6th December. 
  • There is a bushfire that started at Snow Road, Markwood that is now contained. 
People located within the area are now able to resume normal activities.
Impacts in your area:
  • Emergency services will continue to patrol and monitor the fire area over coming days.
  • Smoke or flames may still be visible, and the situation is being managed by crews.
  • Trees can be extremely dangerous after a bushfire.
  • Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.
  • Report injured wildlife to Wildlife Victoria 03 8400 7300. For more information go to Wildlife Victoria Website. 
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.  

This will be the final 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.