Source: VIC Emergency
Issued Today at 10:50 AM.
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Patchewollock,
Yarto, Baring.
- The bushfire that started 23 Km South West of Patchewollock is
not yet under control.
- Firefighters continue to work on the fire and are constructing
containment lines and burning out.
Issued Today at 10:37am
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Baring, Big Desert,
Boinka, Linga, Patchewollock, Torrita, Underbool, Walpeup.
- The bushfire that started South of Underbool is not yet under
control.
- The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation
can change at any time. - You must monitor conditions and be ready
to act.
- It is safe to return to the area. Be aware of potential
dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
The threat is reduced, but 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.
Impacts in your area:
- Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
- Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or
call 13 11 70 for road closures.
- Wyperfeld National Park is closed to the public.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
CFA Current
Bushfires
13/Jan/2026 01:55 AM



