Source: VIC Emergency
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Updated By Agency: Sep 20, 2026 03:18 PM

Reported: Sep 20, 2026 03:18 PM

Location: Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Loch Sport, Seacombe

Type: Fire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

Current Situation:
This Watch and Actmessage is being issued for Golden Beach, Loch Sport, Paradise Beach, Seacombe. It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave. 

There is abushfire at Longford-Loch Sport Rd, Seacombe. The bushfire is not yet under control. This Watch and Act message replaces the Advice Message issued at 2:33PM.Prepare to Leave immediately. Leave as soon as you areready, as roads will become busy as people leave.

What you should do:
Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change inwind direction, smoke or poor visibility can meanthe situation is worsening. Protect yourself and your family. If you arenot 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 
Petessentials, 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:
You can go to Yarram or Sale.
Friends or family away from the fire. 
Considerroads may become busy closer to the time of impact.
Impacts in your area: 
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.Thismessage was issued by
Country Fire Authority. 

The next updateis expected by 
20/09/2026 05:20 pm or as the situation changes. 

Use multiple sources tostay informed: 
www.emergency.vic.gov.au 
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226 
VicEmergency app 
Facebook
ABC Local Radio, commercia land designated community radio stations, or News24 TV. 
Accessibility: The following services canhelp you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 

For information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.   
If you are deaf, hard ofhearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service for assistanceand ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline. 

What to do: Prepare to Leave

Agency: EMV

Size (Geometry): 78 km²

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