Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Irrewillipe between White Peg Road and Bunker Hill Track to the west of Colac - Lavers Hill Road. 15/01/2026
This Advice message is being issued for Irrewillipe between White Peg Road and Bunker Hill Track to the west of Colac - Lavers Hill Road..

  • There is a bushfire at Carlisle River that is not yet under control.
  • Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
  • Smoke and flames may be visible overnight while firefighting crews utilise favourable weather conditions to conduct controlled burning operations to bring the fire under control.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes. 
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
  • Review your fire survival plan.
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
  • Anyone seeing animals that appear caught, injured or distressed as a result of the fire should call the Incident Control Centre during daylight hours on 1300 322 056, who will coordinate assistance or via the DEECA Wildlife Emergency App.
This message was issued by Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning.

The next update is expected by 16/01/2026 02:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 

For information on returning home after an emergency, including information on private drinking water and tank safety after a fire, please visit the relief and recovery tab on the VicEmergency webpage or app.

The Colac Performing Arts and Cultural Centre (COPACC) has been setup as an information point, open during business hours.

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 the VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.