Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Angusvale, Bullumwaal, Calulu, Cobbannah, Coongulmerang, Dargo, Deptford, Flaggy Creek, Glenaladale, Iguana Creek, Lindenow, Marthavale, Melwood, Merrijig, Mount Taylor, Purtle, Ryans, Tabberabbera, The Swamp, Walpa, Woodglen, Wuk Wuk.
This bushfire is not yet under control.
A wind change is imminent. This will cause the fire to change direction and head east of Dargo and Tabberabbera. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.

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.
Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area or Bairnsdale.
Impacts in your area:
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 10/01/2026 01:00 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.
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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