Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Fire Extreme California Gully, Eaglehawk, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, Long Gully, North Bendigo, Specimen Hill, West Bendigo, Spring Gully, Gum Tree Flat, Bendigo, Eaglehawk North, Golden Square, Maiden Gully, Myers Flat, Sailors Gully 24/01/2020
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Bendigo, California Gully, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Golden Square, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, Long Gully, Maiden Gully, Myers Flat, North Bendigo, Sailors Gully, Specimen Hill, West Bendigo, Spring Gully, Gum Tree Flat.

This is an updated Advice warning that replaces the warning issued at 3.40 pm.

  • There is a grassfire at Taylor St, California Gully that is not yet under control.
  • The grassfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Smith St & George St. 
  • Weather conditions have changed and the fire has now crossed Smith St & George Rd] and is moving towards Golden Square.
Smith st & George St could be impacted anytime within the next 30 minutes. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. 

What you should do 


Travel to:
  • The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
  • Be aware of any road closures when you leave.
In the car:
  • If you are travelling, do not enter the area, U-turn to safety.
  • Slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.
  • When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.

If you stay seek shelter indoors: 
  • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems.
  • Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside - It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The following roads are closed: Smith & George Sts. 
  • Residents in march Estate should leave via Pink St  and head towards Bendigo.
  • Grassfires can generate enormous amounts of radiant heat.
This messages was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 24/01/2020 05:10 pm or as the situation changes.

Health information: 
  • If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
  • Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Smoke information: 
  • Smoke can affect people’s health.
  • People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Stay informed: 
  • Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. 
  • For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
  • Download the VicEmergency App or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook.