Type Status Location Last Updated
Community Update - Fire - Stay Informed Unknown Carlisle River between Lavers-Hill Cobden Road and Carlisle Road Today at 7:38 PM
This Community Information message is being issued for Carlisle River between Lavers-Hill Cobden Road and Carlisle Road. 
  • There is a bushfire at Carlisle River (Kennedys Creek) that is under control.
  • Firefighters, heavy machinery and aircraft have been working on the fireground for a number of days to bring the fire under control.
  • This Community Information message replaces the Community Information issued on 15/01/2026 at 6:41 pm.
There is no immediate threat to the community, however further hazardous tree assessment needs to occur over the coming days to ensure that the area is safe. Smoke and flames may continue to be visible from this fire for a number of days.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Road closures will remain in place until hazardous tree assessments can be completed and roads assessed. Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

  • Anyone seeing native wildlife that appear caught, injured or distressed as a result of the fire should call the Incident Control Centre during daylight hours on 1300 322 056, who will coordinate assistance, or via the DEECA Wildlife Emergency App.

The Colac Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC) has been setup as an information point, open during business hours.

For information on returning home after an emergency, including information on private drinking water and tank safety after a fire, please visit the relief and recovery tab on the VicEmergency web page or app.

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.