Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing Moderate Colac Colac, Nariel Valley, Cudgewa, Corryong, Towong, Tintaldra, Pine Mountain, Thowgla Valley, Biggara, Walwa and surrounds Today at 6:34 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Colac Colac, Nariel Valley, Cudgewa, Corryong, Towong, Tintaldra, Pine Mountain, Thowgla Valley, Biggara, Walwa and surrounds.
  • There is a bushfire 25Km west of Walwa that is not yet under control.
  • Crews are working to strengthen containment lines and conduct controlled back burning. This may cause an increase in smoke in the area.
  • Aircraft and heavy machinery are continuing to work on the fire. 
  • This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued on at 6:56am

Access the latest Community Newsletter online.
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.
Impacts in your area:
  • The Murray River Road has opened for local traffic only. 
  • Shelley Road between Guys Forest Road and Murray Valley Highway remains closed. 
  • The Murray Valley Highway has opened for Emergency Services only. 
  • Keep up to date with road closures by monitoring the VicTraffic website or call 13 11 70.
  • Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.
  • Parts of the Rail Trail bike path are closed, follow signage in the area.
  • For localised mental health support please contact Albury Wodonga Health Mental Health Triage Line on 1300 104 211

Community Meetings: 
Monday 19th January 2026:
  • Mitta Mitta - 11:00am at Magorra Park Multipurpose Centre
  • Tallangatta Valley - 2:00pm at Tallangatta Valley Town Hall 
Tuesday 20th January 2026:
  • Walwa - 11:00am at Walwa Recreation Reserve 
  • Corryong - 2:00pm at Corryong Memorial Hall 

If you live in NSW, information and warnings can be found on the RFS NSW fires near me website. 
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 19/01/2026 12:00 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.