Source: VIC Emergency
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Baddaginnie, Boho,
Boho South, Marraweeney, Warrenbayne.
This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at
9:22pm Saturday 1 March.
It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave.
There is a bushfire at Strathbogie State Forest. The bushfire is
not yet under control.
The bushfire is between Upper Boho Road, James Track and Kays
Track and is travelling in a northerly direction
Embers are starting small fires ahead of the main fire.
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.
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:
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large
distances ahead of the main fire.
Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving
conditions.
The following roads are closed: Upper Boho Road and Desaillys
Road, Upper Boho Road and Boho Church Road, Session Road and
Hurrell Road.
Smoke will be visible from nearby towns and the Hume
Freeway.
If travelling along the Hume Freeway between Benalla and Euroa
visibility may be affected due to smoke.
If any suspicious activity is observed please report to crime
stoppers 1800 333 000
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
CFA Current
Bushfires
01/Mar/2025 11:57 PM