Source: VIC Emergency

Emergency Warning - Bushfire - Leave Immediately

Issued Today at 1:01 PM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Corryong, Towong, Thowgla Valley, Biggara and surrounds.
There is a bushfire at 27Km West Of Walwa that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is currently travelling from Mt Lawson State Park in a south/south-easterly direction towards Shelley.
There is a westerly wind change forecast for early tomorrow morning which is forecast to push the fire east towards the Corryong area.
It is important to note that this wind change information is based off a predicted forecast only.
This fire is burning under unpredictable conditions and it is incredibly important for you to make a decision now based on your fire plan.
You are still able to leave Corryong and go to Albury/Wodonga via NSW roads, which can be accessed at river crossings in Jingellic, Tintaldra, Towong and Bringenbrong.
If you choose to leave, please make your decision tonight, otherwise you should be prepared to shelter in place with the chance of losing power and phone service.

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:
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.

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 - Emergency Vehicles Only:
Murray Valley Highway between Granya Road and Cudgewa Road.
Cudgewa Road.
Shelley Road.
Murray River Road between Granya Road and Jingellic Road.

You are still able to leave Corryong and go to Albury/Wodonga via NSW roads, which can be accessed at river crossings in Jingellic, Tintaldra, Towong and Bringenbrong.
For NSW fire information click here
This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 09/01/2026 06:10 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.
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.
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