Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing Moderate Biggara, Crawford Crossing, Hodgson Crossing, McNamara Crossing, Nariel Valley, Staceys Bridge, Thowgla, Tom Groggin, Willow Crossing, Dartmouth, Towong Yesterday at 12:12 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Biggara, Crawford Crossing, Dartmouth, Hodgson Crossing, McNamara Crossing, Nariel Valley, Staceys Bridge, Thowgla, Tom Groggin, Towong, Willow Crossing.
  • There is a bushfire 25Km west of Walwa that is not yet under control.
  • Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
  • Crews are working to strengthen containment lines and conduct controlled back burning in the southern part of the fire. 
  • This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 6:34pm on Saturday.

Access the latest Community Newsletter HERE
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:
  • Emergency services, machinery and aircraft will remain in the area.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • For localised mental health support please contact Albury Wodonga Health Mental Health Triage Line on 1300 104 211
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.

Community Meetings: 
Tuesday 20th January 2026:
  • Walwa - 11:00am at Walwa Recreation Reserve 
  • Corryong - 2:00pm at Corryong Memorial Hall 

Public Land and Recreation Closures: 
Public land in the Upper Murray is closed due to ongoing fire activity. Click HERE for a map of the closed areas. 

For more information, visit FFMVic website on https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests and Parks Victoria website on https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/coc-listing?status=Closed

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 21/01/2026 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.