CFA Chesney Vale Fire Brigade

25/04/2026

Today we stand together to honour the bravery and sacrifice of our servicemen and women.

Their legacy lives on in all of us.

Lest we forget.

07/04/2026

10/03/2026

TFB Day for our district tomorrow 🚒

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North Central and North East fire weather districts for Wednesday 11 March 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.

More information is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

02/02/2026

Yesterday Chesney Vale CFA along with neighbouring brigades responded to a fire in the vicinity of Cherry Tree Lane and Chesney Vale Rd (near Walker Rd ). The fire is now contained within the Mount Meg Conservation Reserve and is being managed by Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV). You may see or smell smoke over the next day or 2 as FFMV personnel on this fire ground black out and reduce any pockets of unburnt fuel.

Do not be concerned about this as it is part of managing and extinguishing the fire.

The Chesney Vale CFA Brigade and the Benalla CFA Group are in close liaison with FFMV and providing support where they can.

Should you have any concerns or wish to discuss please do not hesitate to call me.

Mike Dodgson Captain Chesney Vale CFA Fire Brigade.

0418512373

01/02/2026

Please ensure you monitor emergency app and are prepared

**Update: This warning is no longer current. Stay informed: https://emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - GRASS FIRE - Stay Near Shelter
Incident Location: Chesney Vale
Issue Date: Sunday 01 February 2026, 03:13 pm
Next Update: Sunday 01 February 2026, 06:20 pm

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Chesney Vale Road, Chesney Vale.
- There is a grassfire at Chesney Vale that is not yet under control.
- This grassfire is travelling in a north-easterly direction from Cherry Tree Lane, Chesney Vale towards Chesney Vale Road, Chesney Vale.

Staying close to a building where you can shelter is the safest option, as conditions can change suddenly.

Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

26/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

07/01/2026

TFB tomorrow

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East Fire Districts - Thursday 8 January 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

18/12/2025

As temperatures rise, we’re reminding everyone that preventing bushfires starts with personal responsibility.

Last bushfire season, there were 59 offences relating to causing a bushfire, with 23 linked to reckless behaviour.
In one incident, local police evacuated more than 150 people from campsites in the Cape Otway area after a fire was reported in bushland near Blanket Bay Road and Red Hill Track. After more than six hours, the fire was brought under control, with 14 hectares burnt.

Thankfully, no one was physically injured. Investigators later determined the cause was an unattended campfire that had not been properly extinguished.

During the fire season, Victoria Police implements Operation Safeguard, ensuring police are ready to respond to fire-related threats.

The community also plays a critical role in bushfire prevention, particularly by reporting reckless or suspicious behaviour.

This fire season, remember to:
🔥 Check Fire Danger Ratings daily and know what you can and can’t do.
🔥 Use more than one source of information to stay informed.
🔥 If you see suspicious activity in progress, call Triple Zero (000).

Read more: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-warning-2025-26-bushfire-season

13/12/2025

10/11/2025

Fire danger period has commenced