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Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Bethanga, Tallangatta, Bonegilla, Tangambalanga, Sandy Creek, Gundowring, Mt Beauty, Glen Valley, Benambra and surrounding areas. Today at 2:33 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Bethanga, Tallangatta, Bonegilla, Tangambalanga, Sandy Creek, Gundowring, Mt Beauty, Glen Valley, Benambra and surrounding areas.
  • There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
  • Stay informed as weather conditions may cause an increase in fire activity.
  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 10:56am this morning. 
Community Newsletter - click here
There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • The Wodonga Emergency Relief Centre located at the Exhibition Centre will be open from 9am -5pm Friday 16th January 2026, with Towong Shire and City of Wodonga Staff on site to provide support referrals and relief information for community.  It will be closed from 5pm Friday.  Further assistance can be provided at the following information hubs below.
Information Hubs: 
  • Corryong - In front of the IGA supermarket
  • Tallangatta - Library
  • Tallangatta - Towong Shire Offices

  • For information on fires in NSW 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 17/01/2026 02:40 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.
  • 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.