Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Walk Two or More Streets Back Moderate Craigieburn, Greenvale, Oaklands Junction, Yuroke 02/09/2026
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Craigieburn, Greenvale, Oaklands Junction, Yuroke.

  • There is a grassfire at Dunhelen Lane, Yuroke that is not yet under control 
  • This grassfire is travelling from Dunhelen Lane in a south-easterly direction towards Oak Leaf Street, Scarlette Drive and Mickleham Road. 
  • Residents between Oak Leaf Street, Scarlette Drive and Mickleham Road need to move back two streets.
  • This grassfire could impact the warning area any time between 3pm and 3.30pm.
If you live directly next to grassland quickly move two or more streets away from the fire. Grassfires are unlikely to spread past the first row of houses. 
What you should do: 

If you live right next to grassland, quickly move two streets away:
  • When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
  • Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
  • If you are away from home do not return.

If you live two or more streets away from the grassland, you should shelter indoors:
  • Bring your pets indoors.
  • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents.
  • Turn off cooling systems.
  • Monitor conditions.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The following road is closed: Mickleham Road between Dunhelen Lane and Somerton Road. 
  • Grassfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
This message was issued by Fire Rescue Victoria.

The next update is expected by 02/09/2026 05:30 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.