Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Fire - Leave Immediately Extreme Oaklands Junction, Wildwood 25/11/2025
This Emergency Warning message is being issued for Oaklands Junction, Wildwood. 
  • There is a grassfire is travelling from Konagaderra Rd in a southerly direction towards Craigieburn Road that is not yet under control. 
  • People in the Wildwood area should leave immediately.
People in the Wildwood area could be impacted anytime. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.
What you should do: 
  • When you leave take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 

Travel to: 
  • 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. 

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:
This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria. 

The next update is expected by 25/11/2025 02:00 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.