Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Newham 04/11/2026
This Advice message is being issued for Newham.

  • There is a grassfire at Boundary Road, Newham that is not yet under control 
  • This grassfire is travelling from Boundary Road, Newham in a south-westerly direction towards The Jim Jim.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
  • Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Find information on protecting yourself and your family: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/am-i-at-risk/grassfires-rural.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Firefighters are attending to this fire. 
  • NBN connected phone and internet services will not work during a power outage. You will not be able to call Triple Zero (000) using your home phone.  
  • 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.
  • Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 04/11/2026 06:10 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.