Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Leave Now Moderate Bungil, Thologolong Yesterday at 9:49 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Bungil, Thologolong.
  • There is a bushfire at 27Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control. 
  • The bushfire is travelling from within Mt Lawson State Park in a southerly direction towards Bungil.
  • Properties within the warning area could be impacted.
  • A community meeting will be held at 9:00am tomorrow morning (Thursday 8th January 2026) at Bullioh Fire Station, 7961 Murray Valley Highway, Bullioh. This meeting will be live-streamed to the Towong Shire Council Facebook page.
  • This Watch and Act replaces the 'Emergency Warning-Leave immediately' issued at 7:48 pm today. 
Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. If you are not prepared, you should leave now.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. 
What you should do: 
  • What you should do: 
  • Enact your fire survival plan. 
  • Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
  • Protect yourself and your family. 
  • If you are away from home, do not return.
If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave:
  • 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.
Road Closure - Local Traffic Only:
  • Murray River Road between the Granya Road intersection and the Guys Forest Road intersection.
  • Guys Forest Road between between the Murray River Road intersection and the Burrowye Road intersection. 
  • Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 
Impacts in your area: 
  • Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
  • Bushfires can generate extreme heat. Heat will kill you before the fire reaches you.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 08/01/2026 07:00 am 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.