Source: VIC Emergency
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Barwite,
Tolmie.
There is a bushfire at Old Tolmie Rd, Barwite that is not yet
under control.
Fire fighters are responding to this fire.
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.
Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the
warning area.
Impacts in your area:
Grassfires can start and spread quickly, and are extremely
dangerous.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or
call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
CFA Current
Bushfires
08/Feb/2026 02:49 AM



