Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing

Issued Today at 2:20 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Barongarook West, Irrewillipe, Irrewillipe East, Tomahawk Creek.

There is a bushfire at Carlisle River that is not yet under control.

The bushfire is travelling from the intersection of Carlilse River Road and Wall-Skinner Access in a southerly direction.
A wind change is expected around 5pm. This will cause the fire to change directions towards Barongarook. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
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.
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.
Impacts in your area:
The following roads are closed:

Black Bridge Road: from Carlisle Road, East West Road, Irrewillipe East to Carlisle Road, Irrewillipe, Carlisle River andfrom: Carlisle Road, East West Road, Irrewillipe East to: Carlisle Road, Irrewillipe, Carlisle River.
Carlisle Road: from Black Bridge Road to Gellibrand
Carlisle Road ClosedTomahawk Creek Road: from: Irrewillipe Road, Irrewillipe to: White Peg Road, Irrewillipe
Irrewillipe Road: from: Timboon-Colac Road, Irrewillipe to: South Larpent Road, Irrewillipe East, Barongarook West
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 24/01/2026 09:30 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#VicFires)
ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
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.

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