Poowong Country Fire Authority

30/03/2026

FDP will be ending for South Gippsland Shire on Tuesday 7th of April. For more information on what you can and can’t do in regard to burning off visit your local council and CFA websites.

24/02/2026

** This warning has been updated. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

EMERGENCY WARNING - THUNDERSTORM - Shelter Indoors Now
Incident Location: Northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and southern parts down to Poowong
Issue Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 03:11 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 04:00 pm

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and southern parts down to Poowong.
- Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely.
- Very dangerous thunderstorms were detected near Greensborough, Camberwell, Preston and Reservoir at 2:50pm.
- These thunderstorms are moving towards the south to southeast
- They are forecast to affect Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Lilydale, Gembrook, Mill Park and Bundoora by 3:05 pm.
- They are then forecast to affect Dandenong, Belgrave, Berwick and the area east of Pakenham and the area northeast of Pakenham by 3:20 pm.
- This Emergency Warning replaces Emergency Warnings issued at 2:44pm.

If you are located Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Lilydale, Gembrook, Mill Park, Bundoora, Dandenong, Belgrave, Berwick and the area east and south of Pakenham towards Koo Wee Rup and Poowong, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors to stay safe.

23/02/2026

If someone's life is in danger, contact 000.
If you require assistance from Victoria State Emergency Service for storm related damage, call 📱132 500.

Call waiting times may be longer during busy periods.

Victoria State Emergency Service SES Leongatha Unit SES Warragul Unit SES Wonthaggi Unit VicEmergency - Gippsland VicEmergency

Widespread thunderstorms are forecast across Victoria throughout Tuesday, 24 February, including the chance of localised, severe thunderstorms developing with the capacity to cause flash flooding in some areas.
Now is the time to prepare your property for a significant rainfall event by clearing gutters, downpipes and drains and parking vehicles undercover or away from trees where possible.
Community members should also remain alert to dangerous road conditions if driving and remember to never drive through floodwater. Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
To learn more about how to prepare for potential flooding, visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/emergencies/flood.

For SES emergency assistance, call 132 500.

16/02/2026

A total fire ban has been declared for Victoria's Central, Wimmera, South West, North East and WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND districts on Tuesday, 17th February 2026. No open-air fires are allowed from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM.

For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans.

10/02/2026

A total fire ban has been declared for Victoria's Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, Central, North East, WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND districts on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. No open-air fires are allowed from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM.

For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans.

09/02/2026

Bass Valley Road will be closed between Bells Road and Soldiers Road on Tuesday 10 February from 9.00am to 3.00pm for essential works

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

23/01/2026

Today is a day of total fire ban

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

16/01/2026

This is your last chance to donate and support the Ruffy community! - Saturday 5-6pm at the Poowong CFA or the Hotel.

The response has been amazing so far, with an overwhelming amount of donations pouring in from the Poowong, Loch, and Lang Lang community.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and kindness shown by everyone. All the donations will be transported tomorrow morning on a truck carrying hay to the Ruffy community.

Thank you for your support, and let's make this final push a great one for our friends in Ruffy!

Poowong Hotel
Lions Club of Strzelecki
G & A Spraying

We will be shutting the donation time frame.
Last chance to donate will be Saturday 5-6pm at the Poowong CFA or the Hotel.

We have been able to get it transported to Ruffy on Sunday morning, along with a trucks worth of feed for animals!

Massive shout out to

11/01/2026

Farmers and landowners, can you contribute spare hay to support regions impacted by fires?

11/01/2026

Poowong Community — We Need You in 2026! 🚒

Looking for a New Year’s resolution or something different?

Poowong CFA is looking for local volunteers, especially during the daytime (night time help welcome too!).

No experience needed.
No pressure to attend every call.
Just a chance to help your community, learn new skills, and be part of a great team with modern equipment.

Interested?
👉 https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa
📞 03 5659 2376

Come down, have a chat, and see what brigade life is all about.