Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Dog Rocks Saddle, Harcourt, Harcourt North, Barkers Creek, Faraday, Ravenswood South, Sutton Grange, Walmer Today at 7:02 AM
This Advice message is being issued for Barkers Creek, Dog Rocks Saddle, Faraday, Harcourt, Harcourt North, Ravenswood South, Sutton Grange, Walmer.
  • The fire at Ravenswood South has been contained.
  • Fire-damaged trees remain a serious hazard in the Harcourt area; until assessments are complete, strong winds may cause trees or limbs to fall without warning.
  • Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and and will continue to show for the next few days.
  • This advice message replaces the Watch and Act Message posted at 5:19pm on Thursday 15th January.

    Restricted access is available to residents and critical services.  
The threat has reduced, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions. 
What you should do: 
  • Be aware that firefighting vehicles and other agencies will remain the area as part of the response and recovery efforts. Please keep roads and properties clear.
Other Information:
  • A Recovery Hub is open at the Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, open daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
  • For affected residents, the Recovery Hub includes a number of agencies and organisations that can assist you through the recovery process including temporary accommodation support.
  • The recording of the latest community meeting can be accessed from the Mount Alexander Shire Council Facebook page. 
  • The Community Newsletter for the 15 January 2026 is available here with key information on current activity in the Harcourt Area.
  • Community Newsletters are available at key locations.
  • Refer to Mount Alexander Shire Council website for further information on relief, recovery and accessibility. 
Impacts in your area: 
The Mount Alexander Regional Park is closed.

The following roads are closed: 
  • Harmony Way from Gaaschs Road to Twyford Street 
  • Harmony Way north of Blackjack Road  
  • Blackjack Road east of Harmony Way  
  • Eagles Road from McIvor Road to Market Street  
  • Harcourt-Sutton Grange Road from Grays Road to North Harcourt Road 
  • Victoria Road from Calder In-Ramp to Coolstore Road, Harcourt 
  • Joseph Young Drive 
  • Faraday-Sutton Grange Road from Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road to Harmony Way

    We are working on making roads safe before they open.
    Check the VicTraffic website or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 17/01/2026 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.
  • 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.