Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Forrest 22/01/2026
This Advice message is being issued for Forrest.

  • There is a bushfire at Lobelia Dr, Altona North that is under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling from Bush in a easterly direction towards Forest.
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: 
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
  • Firefighters are responding to this fire.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 22/01/2026 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 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.