Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing Moderate Nariel Valley, Cudgewa, Corryong, Towong, Thowgla Valley, Biggara, Walwa and surrounds Today at 10:45 AM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Nariel Valley, Cudgewa, Corryong, Towong, Thowgla Valley, Biggara, Walwa and surrounds.
  • There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
  • Aircraft will be visible around the Burrowa Pine Mountain National Park. 
  • Works are occurring to restore essential services. 
  • Traffic Management Points are currently in place across the impacted area while roads are assessed and made safe from dangerous trees.
  • The fire is still active and crews are working to strengthen containment lines and conduct controlled back burning.
  • This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 3:48pm on Thursday 15th January 2026

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The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing. 
  • Enact your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. 
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. 
  • Protect yourself and your family.
  • If you are currently driving slow down and turn on your headlights. Smoke will make it difficult to see.
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. 
Remember to:
  • 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.
  • The Wodonga Emergency Relief Centre located at the Exhibition Centre will be open from 9am -5pm daily with Towong Shire and City of Wodonga Staff on site to provide support referrals and relief information for community.  
Impacts in your area:
  • Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions. 
  • Closure to parts of the Rail Trail are in effect, please follow signage in the area.
Road Closures:
  • Murray River Road between Granya Road and Guys Forest Road
  • Murray Valley Hwy between Granya Road and Price Hill Lane
  • Tallangatta Creek Road at Soldiers Settlers Road
  • Shelley Road from Guys Forest Road to Murray Valley Highway. 
Travel to Albury/Wodonga via the following roads:
  • Walwa, Tintaldra, Corryong and surrounds - via NSW roads, which can be accessed at Jinjellic Rd, Tintaldra, Towong and Towong Upper.
  • Granya - travel west via the Murray River Road.
  • Tallangatta Valley - travel west via the Murray Valley Highway.
Keep up to date with road closures by monitoring the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70. 

Information Hubs:
  • Corryong - In front of the IGA supermarket
  • Tallangatta - Library
  • Tallangatta - Towong Shire Offices

For RFS NSW information click here or go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 16/01/2026 09:50 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.
  • 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.