Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 11:20 AM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Georges Creek, Jarvis Creek, Bethanga, Old Tallangatta, Noorongong, Tallangatta and surrounds.

- There is a bushfire 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
- Firefighters have not been able to stop the fire. The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
- You will be able to utilise the bridge at Old Tallangatta, but you should consider your alternate routes.
- A relief centre is open at the Wodonga Racing and Exhibition Centre - Crn Wilson and Mitchell Street Wodonga.
- Works are occurring to restore essential services.

This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued 9:53PM issued on the 12/01/26.

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.
- Have more than one way to get emergency Information. Mobile phone networks, internet service and electricity supply may be disrupted or unavailable. Have back-up ways to receive warnings such as listening to the radio, checking community notice points or following instructions from emergency services on the ground.
- 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 or to the relief centres above.

Impacts in your area:

- Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
- Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
- For NSW RFS information click here or go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/major-fire-updates
- Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

Road closures:
- The Murray Valley Highway is closed at the Lake Road intersection.
- Granya Road from Murray River Road to Rhodes Street Granya.

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

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