CFA (Country Fire Authority)

19/06/2026

ADVICE - CHEMICAL HAZARD - Stay Informed
Incident Location: Princes Freeway, Darnum
Issue Date: Saturday 20 June 2026, 09:57 am
Next Update: Saturday 20 June 2026, 04:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/42010/moreinfo

This Advice message is being issued for Darnum.
- There are hazardous fumes on the Princes Freeway between Darnum and Yarragon as a result of a road incident.

There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

19/06/2026

From Mount Arapiles to the Grampians and across the broader region, Natimuk Fire Brigade is sharpening its specialist rope rescue skills.

As one of eight CFA brigades with high angle rope rescue capability, members combine specialist training with local knowledge to support rescues in challenging terrain.

Read more: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/natimuk-scales-up-rope-rescue-skills
📸 Geoff Little - Natimuk Fire Brigade

19/06/2026

🔴RED CARD🔴

17/06/2026

AusAlert is being tested in Geelong, Victoria at 2:00 pm tomorrow, 18 June 2026.

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the Belmont and Highton areas. If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert.

AusAlert is being tested in Geelong, Victoria at 2:00 pm tomorrow afternoon. ⚠️

Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A test AusAlert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in the Belmont and Highton area of City of Greater Geelong at around 2:00 pm on Thursday 18 June 2026.

If you are near the test area with a compatible mobile device, you may receive the alert. 📱

Devices may vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. An AusAlert may appear on your device screen. It will clearly say it is a test. You don't need to do anything.

There will also be a national test on Monday 27 July 2026, at around 2:00 pm AEST. AusAlerts will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.

Ensure you can receive AusAlerts by installing the latest software update and restarting your device. Updates also fix bugs, improve performance and may boost battery life. ✅

You can find more information about what the test will look like, and how an AusAlert will appear on your device at: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/community-testing

17/06/2026

Melissa, Sarah and Amanda are now at the helm of Lyons Fire Brigade, leading a small rural community in the far south west of Victoria. 👩🏼‍🚒

For them, their love for CFA stems from community connection, family ties, farming traditions 🐑 and wanting to help keep people safe 🚒 - but having three women in leadership is something they’re really proud of.

🗞️ Read more at CFA News & Media - https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/women-of-lyons-leading-the-way-in-the-south-west

16/06/2026

Wonderful news from Malmsbury Fire Brigade, with volunteer Yoko Nakazawa recognised with a prestigious James Beard Award 🍴

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring so many different skills and interests to their brigades, and this is a fantastic example of this. Well done, Yoko! 🏅

15/06/2026

ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE - Stay Informed
Incident Location: Brooke St, Inglewood
Issue Date: Monday 15 June 2026, 10:02 am
Next Update: Tuesday 16 June 2026, 10:10 am

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/42000/moreinfo

This Advice message is being issued for Inglewood.
- There is a building fire on Brooke Street, Inglewood.
- Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities.

There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

12/06/2026

Don't be caught offside by fire during the World Cup ⚽
Ensure all electric heating devices are safely used when keeping warm watching your favourite team!

11/06/2026

COMMUNITY INFORMATION - INDUSTRIAL FIRE - Stay Informed
Incident Location: Cookes Rd, Yuroke
Issue Date: Thursday 11 June 2026, 07:45 pm
Next Update: Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:50 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/41997/moreinfo

This message is being issued for Greenvale, Oaklands Junction, Yuroke.
- There is a Rubbish fire on open land south of Cookes Road Yuroke.
- Smoke will visible from nearby roads and communities.
- You may see or smell smoke in the area.
- Firefighters are currently responding to this fire.
- Emergency services will remain in the area.

There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.

11/06/2026

We've goat the best volunteers 😌🐐

Earlier this week, Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA were called when a community member noticed a goat stuck in a fence.
The brigade were able to free the cheeky animal and set it back on its way doing important vegetation reduction work 🌾

📸 Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade
📍 Wurundjeri Country