Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Prepare to Evacuate Moderate Mount Dandenong, Kalorama, Olinda 05/11/2026
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Kalorama, Mount Dandenong, Olinda.
  • It is strongly recommended that you Prepare to Evacuate.
  • There is a bushfire at Mount Dandenong. The bushfire is not yet under control.
  • The bushfire is travelling from Montrose towards Olinda.
  • If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you. 
Prepare to evacuate immediately. Leave as soon as you are ready, as roads will become busy as people leave.
What you should do:

How to evacuate:

Pack:
  • Cash
  • Clothing for three days
  • Medicine for three days
  • Phone and chargers
  • Toiletries
  • Important documents
  • Meaningful items and photos
  • Pet essentials, including leash and carriers.
Check on your neighbours if it is safe.

Check the VicRoads website for road closures.

Leave immediately when you are ready. Don’t wait to be told when to leave.

Where to go:
  • Friends or family away from the fire.
Directions and routes:
  • The safest evacuation route is Mount Dandenong Tourist Road towards Olinda.
  • Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact.

Impacts in your area:

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 05/11/2026 03:40 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.
  • For 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.