Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Stay Near Shelter Moderate Seymour Road Pakenham Upper 05/11/2026
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Pakenham Upper. 
  • There is a grassfire at Seymour Road that is not yet under control. 
  • This grassfire is travelling in a north-easterly direction from Seymour Road towards Dore Road.
  • Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of the fire for now, but this can change at any time and the situation is still dangerous. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
  • This Watch and Act message replaces the Advice issued at 5:15pm 
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: 
  • The following road is closed: 
  • Seymour Road from Dore Road 
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. 

The next update is expected by 05/11/2026 07:00 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.