Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Stay Near Shelter Moderate Pastoria East, Glenhope, Langley, Pastoria, Baynton 10/09/2026
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Baynton. 
  • There is a grassfire at Baynton that is not yet under control. 
  • This grassfire is travelling in a south-westerly direction from Baynton towards Baynton East, Pastoria, Cobraw and Cobraw State Forrest.

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.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Grassfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 10/09/2026 04:10 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.