Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 7:38 PM.
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Berringama, Bungil, Burrowye, Colac Colac, Cudgewa, Cudgewa North, Guys Forest, Koetong, Mount Alfred, Mount Alfred Gap, Pine Mountain, Shelley, Thologolong, Tintaldra, Walwa.

Beetoomba, Berringama, Colac Colac, Cudgewa, Koetong, Lucyvale, McNamara Crossing, Nariel Creek, Nariel Gap, Nariel Valley, Shelley, Staceys Bridge, Thowgla Valley, Willow Crossing.

There is a bushfire 25Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Mt Lawson State Park. It is spotting ahead of the fire into the private land to the east and south-east of the fire.
Properties within the warning area could be impacted.
A relief centre is open at the Upper Murray Event Centre at the Corryong Football Oval.
You are still able to leave Corryong and go to Albury/Wodonga via NSW roads, which can be accessed at river crossings in Tintaldra, Towong and Bringenbrong. Do not use the river crossing at Jingellic.
Please read below for road closure information.
This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 5:19pm.

Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
What you should do:

Travel to:

The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.

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 are unable to leave you should shelter indoors:

Close all exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems.
You must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you.
Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or window including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire.
If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.

If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include:

Shelter in the middle of a large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve.
Get into a large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool.
Try to protect yourself from the fire's heat.

If you are caught in fire in your car:

Park behind a solid structure to block the fire's heat or pull over to cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
Turn on your hazard lights and headlights.
Close all windows.
Turn off the air-conditioning and shut all the air vents.
Turn your car engine off.
Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a pure woollen blanket.

Impacts in your area:
Road Closure - Local Traffic Only:

Murray Valley Highway between between Granya Road and Annandale Road
Murray Valley Highway between Lucyvale Road and Cudgewa Valley Rd

Road Closure - Emergency Vehicles Only:

Murray Valley Highway between Annandale Road and Lucyvale Road.
Shelley Road.
Murray River Road between Granya Road and the Jingellic Road intersection.

This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 08/01/2026 09:40 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

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