Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Bucheen Creek, Cravensville, Lucyvale, Cudgewa and the Nariel Valley and surrounds. Last Thursday at 1:20 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Bucheen Creek, Cravensville, Lucyvale, Cudgewa and the Nariel Valley and surrounds. .
  • This bushfire started 27Km West Of Walwa in Mt Lawson State Park on the 5th January and has spread through to the Wabba Wilderness Park. 
  • The fire is approximately 121,500 hectares and is contained.
  • For the latest community newsletter Click HERE
  • This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 6:55pm 2 February, 2026.
There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
Impacts in your area: 
  • The Murray Valley Highway is open.
  • The Benambra-Corryong Road is open.

  • The following parks within the Parks Victoria estate are currently closed to the public: Mount Lawson State Park, Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve, Mountain Creek Education Area, Granya Bushland Reserve, Beetooma Stream Side Reserve, Berringama Bushland Reserve, Wabba Wilderness Park. 
These closures are in place for public safety. To check for updates before planning your visit Click HERE

  • Emergency services, machinery and aircraft will remain in the area.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. 
  • Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.
  • Monitor air quality and take precautions to protect your health by visiting https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ 
  • 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. 
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 08/02/2026 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.
  • 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.