Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - CBRNE - Stay Indoors Extreme North Bendigo, Bendigo 11/09/2024
This Emergency Warning is issued for North Bendigo, Bendigo.

  • There is a hazardous liquid leak at Bannister Street, North Bendigo - Parmalat Factory.
Protect your health:
  • Hazardous liquid is being leaking at Parmalat Factory.
Anyone located within four blocks of Bannister Street, North Bendigo should move inside immediately.

Do not enter the area - it is extremely dangerous.
What you should do:

  • Bring your pets inside.
  • If you are located within Bannister Street, North Bendigo area, immediately move inside your home or the nearest building.
  • People who shelter indoors are much safer than those people who remain outside.
  • Close all windows and doors and lock them to create a better seal. The quicker you can close doors and windows the better protected you will be.
  • Turn off heating and cooling systems.
  • Close all vents and fireplace flues.
If you are travelling:
  • If you are away from home, do not return.
  • If you are driving, shut all windows, turn off your air conditioning and close the vents. Immediately leave the area.
Impacts in your area:
This messages was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 11/09/2024 03:40 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.