Latest bushfire updates

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Emergency Management Victoria (VicEmergency) is the leading emergency management agent, operating in collaboration with the community, government, service agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from the 2026 bushfires. Important updates will be published via the following information sources.

Bushfire Information Hub

Affected residents should head to the Bushfire Information Hub at the Euroa Hub, 50 Binney Street, Euroa to access up-to-date information on bushfire support payments, recovery assistance and other essential services. This facility is open daily from 11am to 6pm weekdays and from 9am to 3pm weekends.

Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. Services available at the Emergency Relief Centre at Seymour will begin transitioning to Euroa as the incident moves from emergency response to its recovery phase.

Emergency accessibility

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
Translating and Interpreting Service

For information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline (1800 226 226).

National Relay Service (deaf, hard of hearing)

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 (1800 226 226).

Incident Control Centre (ICC) and Emergency Relief Centres (ERC)

What is the Incident Control Centre (ICC)?

The ICC is the central command hub for managing the 2026 Bushfires, led by an Incident Controller and their team to handle planning, intelligence, logistics, public information, and resource allocation for tactical, on-the-ground response, ensuring coordinated actions, warnings, and operational success for a particular incident like a bushfire or flood.

What is an Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) and who sets it up?
Affected residents should head to the Bushfire Information Hub at the Euroa Hub, 50 Binney Street, Euroa to access up-to-date information on bushfire support payments, recovery assistance and other essential services.
This facility is open daily from 11am – 6pm weekdays and 9am – 3pm weekends.

An ERC is set up to assist people who have been displaced or need assistance in the event of an emergency that significantly impacts the community.

The ICC takes many factors into account when setting up an ERC including location, access and amenity, which are carefully assessed based on the location of the incident and the broader geographic area. An ERC cannot be set-up in a location that are under threat.

For pets see RSPCA Victoria’s emergency advice. Do not return home until emergency services say it is safe. It could still be dangerous in your area. For more information call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

Bushfire Places of Last Resort (BPLR)

BPLR should only be used if a resident’s Bushfire Survival Plan fails and residents have no other place for shelter. BPLR should not be considered as places to relocate to when leaving early. Safety and survival cannot be guaranteed at these sites as support services will not be provided and these locations will offer minimum protection against radiant heat and embers. Welfare facilities will not be made available and the place may not provide shelter from smoke and embers.

Limitations of BPLR
  • They have limited capacity and provide no guarantee of safety;
  • They do not cater for animals;
  • There is no expectation that emergency services will be present;
  • They do not provide meals, amenity or cater for special needs (e.g. Infants, the elderly, the ill or the disabled);
  • They may not provide shelter from the elements, particularly flying embers;
  • There are risks to people during access, shelter during passage of the fire front and egress from the Neighbourhood Safer Place.
  • They are NOT a Fire Refuge, Relief Centre, Recovery Centre, Assembly Area, or informal Places of Shelter, each of which has a different and specific purpose.
BPLR locations

To date there are seven BPLR designated for Strathbogie Shire, as follows:

  • Avenel Recreation, Reserve Pavilion, 33A Anderson Street, Avenel
  • Euroa Swimming Pool Car Park, 16A Bury St, Euroa
  • Longwood Community Centre, 2A Down Street, Longwood
  • Mangalore Airport, 331 Aerodome Road, Mangalore VIC
  • Nagambie Regatta Centre, Loddings Lane (Off Vickers Road) Nagambie
  • Ruffy Recreation Reserve, “Maygar Park”, 36 Noye Lane, Ruffy
  • Strathbogie Golf Club House, 17 Armstrong Steet, Strathbogie
  • Violet Town Recreation Reserve Pavilion, 2 Tulip Street, Violet Town

Road closures, access and transport

Road closures (VicTraffic)

Visit VicTraffic to view timely updates and information regarding Regional Roads Victoria and Council road closures in the region.

It is strongly advised that people do not enter the bushfire area or attempt to access roads that are closed to ensure your personal safety.

Road closures are changing daily, so please refer to VicTraffic for timely updates.

Public transport V-Line Service changes

Please refer to the Transport Victoria / V-Line Regional public transport website for ongoing service changes due to the bushfires.

V/Line – Regional public transport for Victoria – Ongoing Service Changes Due to Bushfires

2026 Bushfires