Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Not Safe to Return

Issued Today at 1:36 PM.

This Watch and Act message replaces the message issued today at 2.28pm

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Buxton, Cambarville, Eildon, Granton, Marysville, Narbethong, Rubicon, St Fillans, Toolangi, Wilks Creek.
It is Not Safe to Return to Buxton, Cambarville, Eildon, Granton, Marysville, Narbethong, Rubicon, St Fillans, Toolangi, Wilks Creek.
The bushfire at Longwood is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Alexandra in an easterly direction.
This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 5.49am.
If you left Buxton, Cambarville, East Warburton, Eildon, Fernshaw, Granton, Marysville, Mcmahons Creek, Murrindindi, Narbethong, Rubicon, St Fillans, Toolangi, Wilks Creek, it is Not Safe to Return. Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
What you should do:

Do not enter this area because you will place yourself in danger.

If you have not already left:
Stay where you are and avoid dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
Check you have enough food, drinking water and medications - if you do not, phone Triple Zero (000) for assistance.
If you have already left:
Do not return to your home until a Safe to Return notification is issued.
Register at a relief centre so your friends, family and authorities can be informed that you are safe.
Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Relief centres are open at:
Lilydale High School Basketball Stadium, 26 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale
City of Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang
Whittlesea Showgrounds for large animals
Impacts in your area:
For Road Closures:
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.

The next update is expected by 11/01/2026 11:30 am 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. 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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