Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for East Natimuk, Grass Flat, Natimuk, Quantong, Vectis, Vectis East, Vectis South.

The fire in the Natimuk, Quantong and Vectis area is now contained.

Firefighters, Emergency Services and Powercor continue to work on the fire, treatment of fire affected trees and repair of powerlines.

Residents should stay alert for dangerous trees and electrical hazards.

The Wimmera Highway is open from 3pm today, 11th January 2026, for all traffic through Natimuk.

All local roads remain closed to residents and all other traffic due to safety concerns regarding fallen powerlines and hazardous trees.

This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 11am Sunday 11th January 2026.

While the threat is reduced, there is still active fire in the area. 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, noting there is still active fire in the area.
Watch out out for essential services and vehicles working in the area.
There are still powerlines down and hazardous trees within the fire ground.
Access to Natimuk township via the Wimmera Highway only.
Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.

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 Wimmera Highway is open through Natimuk from 3pm Sunday 11th January 2026.

Many local roads remain closed due to safety concerns.

Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

A recovery centre will be open at 62 Main Street, Natimuk from Monday 12th January, 10am to 4pm.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 12/01/2026 01:00 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)
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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