Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Colac Colac, Corryong, Cudgewa, Guys Forest, Mount Alfred, Tintaldra, Towong, Walwa, Berringama, Burrowye, Nariel Valley Yesterday at 12:12 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Berringama, Burrowye, Colac Colac, Corryong, Cudgewa, Guys Forest, Mount Alfred, Nariel Valley, Tintaldra, Towong, Walwa.
  • There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
  • The fire threat has reduced. 
  • Crews are working to strengthen containment lines and conduct controlled back burning in the southern part of the fire. 
  • This Advice replaces the Watch and Act issued at 6:34pm on Saturday.
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There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes. 
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: 
  • 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.

Community Meetings: 
Tuesday 20th January
  • 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 22/01/2026 05:00 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.
  • 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.