Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Fire - Leave Immediately Extreme Costerfield South, Majors Line, Argyle, Costerfield, Graytown, Heathcote, Heathcote South, Moormbool West, Puckapunyal, Tooborac 06/02/2025
This Emergency Warning message is being issued for Argyle, Costerfield, Costerfield South, Graytown, Heathcote, Heathcote South, Majors Line, Moormbool West, Puckapunyal, Tooborac. 
  • There is a grassfire is travelling from Heathcote Nagambie Rd near the intersection with Version Rd in a south-westerly direction towards Heathcote that is not yet under control. 
  • People at the above localities should leave immediately.
  • A wind change is expected around 5pm, which will cause the fire to change in a North Easterly direction towards Seymour. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
  • This Emergency Warning replaces the Watch and Act issued at 1.44pm today.
Seymour could be impacted anytime up to 6pm. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous. Head west towards Bendigo.
What you should do: 
  • When you leave take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
Travel to: 
  • Travel towards Bendigo.
  • The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. 

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. 
  • Be aware of any road closures when you leave.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. 

If you are unable to leave, seek shelter indoors: 
  • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents.  
  • Turn off cooling systems. 
  • You must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to harm you well before the flames reach you. 
  • Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or window, including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire. 
  • If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
Impacts in your area: 

  • Spot fires and ember attacks are starting up to 3 kilometres ahead of the main fire in the vicinity of Heathcote Nagambie Rd.

  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 06/02/2025 05:10 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.