Type Status Location Last Updated
Community Update - Fire - Stay Informed Unknown Dog Rocks Saddle, Harcourt, Harcourt North, Barkers Creek, Faraday, Ravenswood South, Sutton Grange, Walmer Yesterday at 8:56 AM
This Community Information message is being issued for Barkers Creek, Dog Rocks Saddle, Faraday, Harcourt, Harcourt North, Ravenswood South, Sutton Grange, Walmer. 
  • The grassfire and bushfire that started from Fogartys Gap Road, Ravenswood South is under control.
  • It is now safe to return to the area, however, Mount Alexander Regional Park will remain closed.
  • Firefighters will remain in the area to monitor activity in impacted communities and Mount Alexander Regional Park.
  • There is a livestream community meeting scheduled for today, 19 January 2026, at 3.00pm. This will be available from the Mount Alexander Shire Council Facebook page. 
Other Information:
  • Some roads remain closed and will begin to open as Mount Alexander Shire Council completes assessments. 
  • For the most current road closures, check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • The Community Newsletter updated on the 18 January 2026 is available here. Community Newsletters are available at key locations.
  • A Recovery Hub is open at the Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton Street, open daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm until further notice by Mount Alexander Shire Council. 
  • Refer to Mount Alexander Shire Council website for further information on relief, recovery and accessibility. 
  • Refer to the Emergency Recovery Victoria flyer which includes a variety of relief and recovery supports after January 2026 fires. 
There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

Unless the situation changes, this will be the last message issued for this fire.

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.