Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Stay Near Shelter Moderate Elingamite North 23/01/2026
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Elingamite North. 
  • There is a grassfire at Lake Elingamite that is not yet under control. 
  • This grassfire is travelling in a northerly direction from Lake Elingamite towards Cobrico.
  • Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of the fire for now, but this can change at any time and the situation is still dangerous. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
  • This grassfire could impact Cobrico any time between 9pm and 11pm.
Staying close to a building where you can shelter is the safest option, as conditions can change suddenly.
Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
  • Monitor changes, including increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility that indicated the situation is changing. 
  • If you are away from home, do not return. 

If the situation changes you will need to leave quickly. Plan to: 
  • Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
  • Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area. 
  • Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
  • A relief centre is open at Cobden Civic Hall.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The following roads are closed: South Ecklin Rd, Oates Rd, Scanlons Rd, Nelsons Rd.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 24/01/2026 12:50 am 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.