Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Leave Now Moderate Glenhope East, Heathcote South, Meadow Valley, Pink Cliffs, Glenhope, Mia Mia 06/02/2025
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Glenhope, Glenhope East, Heathcote South, Meadow Valley, Mia Mia, Pink Cliffs.

  • There is a bushfire at Heathcote State Forest that is not yet under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling in a south-westerly direction towards Heathcote.
  • A wind change is expected at about 5pm, which will cause the fire to change in a North Easterly direction towards Seymour. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
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.
  • Protect yourself and your family.
  • If you are away from home, do not return.

If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave:
  • 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 Bendigo.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. 
Impacts in your area: 
  • Spot fires and embers are starting up to 3 km ahead of the main fire at 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 06:20 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.