Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 4:22 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Biggara, Corryong, Tintaldra, Tom Groggin, Towong, Towong Upper.
It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave.
There is a bushfire at 25Km West Of Walwa. The bushfire is out of control.
The bushfire is travelling from Mt Lawson State Park with spotting occurring 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.

Prepare to Leave immediately. Leave as soon as you are ready, as roads will become busy as people leave.
What you should do:
Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can mean the situation is worsening.
Have more than one way to get emergency information. Mobile phone networks, internet services and electricity supply may be disrupted or unavailable. To stay informed, have backup ways to receive warnings, such as listening to local radio, checking community notice points, or following instructions from emergency services on the ground.
Tourists and visitors must pack quickly and leave the area immediately. It will be too dangerous to stay at holiday locations. Roads will become busy so tourists and visitors must go early so roads can be cleared for when local residents evacuate after they have collected their belongings.
Protect yourself and your family.
If you are not prepared, leave now. Don't wait until it is too late - leave early.
If you are away from home, do not return.
If you are leaving, 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 VicTraffic website for road closures.

Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe.

Where to go:
Friends or family away from the fire.
Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact.

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 Road
Road Road Closure - Emergency Vehicles Only:
Murray Valley Highway between Annandale Road and Lucyvale Road.
Shelley Road.
Murray River Road between the Granya Road and the Jingellic Road intersections.
Currently the safest route to Albury Wodonga from the warning area is via NSW roads, which can be accessed at river crossings in Tintaldra, Towong and Bringenbrong.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 08/01/2026 11:30 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)
ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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