Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Leave Now
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Issued Today at 6:02 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Thologolong.
There is a bushfire at 27Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Mt Lawson National Park in a north-easterly direction towards the Murray River Road.
A wind change is expected around 9pm. This will cause the fire to change directions towards a Northerly direction.
This Watch and Act replaces the advice message issued at 5.09pm.
Embers may start small fires ahead of the main fire.
Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
If you are not prepared, you should leave now.
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.
Protect yourself and your family.
Enact your fire survival plan.
If you are away from home, do not return.
If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave:
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:
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 05/01/2026 10:00 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)
Tune in to 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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