Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Armytage, Bambra, Birregurra, Boonah, Deans Marsh, Gerangamete, Ingleby, Pennyroyal, Ricketts Marsh, Warncoort, Whoorel, Winchelsea, Winchelsea South, Yeodene, Barramunga, Barwon Downs, Benwerrin, Murroon, Ombersley 01/10/2026
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This Advice message is being issued for Armytage, Bambra, Barramunga, Barwon Downs, Benwerrin, Birregurra, Boonah, Deans Marsh, Gerangamete, Ingleby, Murroon, Ombersley, Pennyroyal, Ricketts Marsh, Warncoort, Whoorel, Winchelsea, Winchelsea South, Yeodene.

  • There is a bushfire at Gerangamete that is not yet under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling from Garangamete in a south-easterly direction towards Barwon Downs.
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.
  • If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The following roads are closed: Colac-Forest Road, Forrest- Apollo Bay Road, Birregurra-Forrest Road, Seven Bridges Road. 
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
  • Firefighters are patrolling this fire.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 02/10/2026 11:00 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 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.