Source: VIC Emergency

ssued Today at 11:43 AM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Branxholme.
There is a grassfire at Best St, Branxholme that is not yet under control.
The grassfire is travelling from Best St in a northerly direction towards Careys Ranges Road.
The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
What you should do:
Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
Enact your fire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Protect yourself and your family.
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. Remember to:
Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires.
Impacts in your area:
Grassfires can start and spread quickly, and are extremely dangerous.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Now is the time to charge your mobile phone. Pack a car phone charger or spare battery. You should check the batteries in your radio.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 13/02/2026 02:50 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 Hotline 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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