Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Prepare to Leave Moderate Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Terip Terip, Yarck Today at 12:47 AM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Terip Terip, Yarck. 
  • It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave. 
  • There is a bushfire at Longwood. The bushfire is not yet under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling from Longwood in a south-easterly direction towards Caveat. 
  • Embers are starting small fires ahead of the main fire.
Prepare to Leave. Have your items ready and your travel plans organised.
What you should do:
  • Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can mean the situation is worsening.
  • Protect yourself and your family.
  • If you are not prepared, leave now. Don’t wait until it is too late - leave early. 
  • If you are away from home, do not return.
If you are leaving, pack: 
  • Cash 
  • Clothing for three days 
  • Medicine for three days 
  • Phone and chargers 
  • Toiletries 
  • Important documents 
  • Meaningful items and photos 
  • Pet essentials, including leash and carriers.
Check on your neighbours if it is safe.

Check the VicTraffic website for road closures.

There is an Emergency Relief Centre open at:
Seymour Sports and Aquatics Centre (Chittick Park)
Pollard Street, SEYMOUR

  • Friends or family away from the fire. 
  • Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact. 
Impacts in your area: 
The following roads are: 
  • Creightons Creek Road and Hume Freeway 
  • Longwood Ruffy Road and Gap Road 
  • Oak Valley Road and Gilberts Road 
  • Redgate Lane and Longwood Ruffy Road
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 08/01/2026 10:00 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. 
  • 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.