Source: VIC Emergency

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

Issued Today at 1:00 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Tom Groggin.
There is a bushfire at 27Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
The fire started in the Mt Lawson State Park on the 5th January and has spread through to the Nariel Valley and Tallangatta Valley.
Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the weather is expected to worsen over the weekend with an increase in temperature and fire intensity predicted. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 1:06pm.
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.
A Relief Centre is located at the Corryong Recreation Reserve, Strzelecki Way, Corryong.
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:
The weather this weekend is expected to be hot with a chance of thunderstorms. Emergency services, machinery and aircraft will remain in the area.
Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
Monitor air quality and take precautions to protect your health by visiting https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/
For localised mental health support please contact Albury Wodonga Health Mental Health Triage Line on 1300 104 211.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Public Land and Recreation Closures:
Public land including National Parks and State Forest areas are closed due to ongoing fire activity. While conditions are unsafe for activities such as camping and hiking in forested areas, there are still many towns to visit and experiences to enjoy safely across the region.
For information about private caravan parks or other private sites, including their opening hours, please contact the business owner directly.
For a detailed list of National Parks and public land closures visit:
Forest Fire Management: ffm.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria: www.parks.vic.gov.au
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 24/01/2026 01:10 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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