Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Leave Now Moderate Baynton, Pastoria East, Sidonia 22/09/2026
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Baynton, Pastoria East, Sidonia.

  • There is a grassfire at Sidonia Road Baynton that is not yet under control 
  • This grassfire is travelling from Sidonia Road in a south-easterly direction towards Cobaw
  • This Watch and Act message replaces the [warning level] issued at [time]. 
  • This grassfire could impact [location] any time between [time] and [time].
  • [Weather conditions have changed / Conditions have changed unexpectedly] and the fire has now crossed [road/landmark] and is moving towards [road/landmark]. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
Don't wait - If you are not prepared to stay, leaving now is the safest option. Conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
What you should do:

The best protection from radiant heat and smoke is distance.

Travel to:
  • The home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
  • When you leave, remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
  • If you encounter smoke or flames whilst travelling, turn around and drive to safety. If you're unable to turn around and drive to safety, a car offers more protection from the fire’s heat than being caught on foot in the open.
  • If you are away from home do not return.
In the car: 
  • If you are travelling, do not enter the area. Make a u-turn and travel to safety. 
  • Slow down and turn on your headlights. Smoke will make it difficult to see.

If you choose to stay, seek shelter indoors: 
  • Bring your pets indoors.
  • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents.
  • Turn off cooling systems.
  • Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside so you can keep an eye on what is happening with the fire. 
  • Enact your fire survival plan.
  • If you're in a car and become caught in a grassfire, don't get out and run.
  • As a last resort, go to a Neighbourhood Safer Place [location].



Impacts in your area:
  • The following roads are closed: x.
  • Spot fires and ember attacks are starting up to [number] kilometres ahead of the main fire at [location].
  • Now is the time to charge your mobile phone. Pack a car phone charger or spare battery. You should check the batteries in your radio.
  • Grassfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
  • Now is the time to charge your mobile phone. Pack a car phone charger or spare battery. You should check the batteries in your radio.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 22/09/2026 05:40 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.