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ROADS INFORMATION:
Emergency services advise that multiple roads in the vicinity of the Longwood fire remain closed or are operating under restricted access conditions as crews continue safety assessments, recovery works and hazardous tree removal.
Many roads remain impacted by fire damaged trees, unstable ground and ongoing emergency operations. Roads will only reopen once they have been inspected and deemed safe by specialist teams and relevant authorities.
The following key roads have reopened following safety assessments and are subject to ongoing monitoring and changing conditions:
• Maroondah Highway – Taggerty to Thornton
• Taggerty – Thornton Road – Taggerty to Thornton
• Goulburn Valley highway – Alexandra to Eildon
Road conditions may change at short notice due to continued emergency operations, traffic management and recovery activities. Motorists are strongly encouraged to check the latest road closures and traffic conditions via the VicRoads Traffic website at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au before travelling.
People are reminded that roads operating under Class C conditions are restricted to emergency services, residents and essential service providers only. These routes are not open to the general public or holiday traffic. Victorian Police continue to manage Traffic Management Points across the fireground to enforce these restrictions.
With the upcoming long weekend, emergency services are warning of increased traffic volumes, heightened operational activity and frequent movement of emergency vehicles in and around fire affected areas. Members of the public are urged to plan their travel early, allow additional travel time and avoid fire-affected areas wherever possible.
Incident Controller Graeme Armstrong said, “We understand road closures can be inconvenient for travellers and residents, particularly during a long weekend. However, these restrictions are essential to ensure the safety of the community and our firefighters while recovery and hazard mitigation work continues.”
Emergency services thank the community for their patience and cooperation as crews continue working in challenging and hazardous conditions.
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Loads more clothes have just arrived including kids, mens, womens, plus some bed linen and towels, at our office 49 Nihill St Alexandra. Free to those impacted by the fires. You can also collect for friends in surrounding areas if they can't travel. Foundation Murrindindi Murrindindi Shire Council Alexandra Newspapers
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THREAT REDUCED: Acheron, Alexandra, Ancona, Cathkin, Caveat, Creightons Creek, Devils River, Dropmore, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Longwood, Longwood East, Maintongoon, Merton, Molesworth, Old Longwood, Ruffy, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Thornton, Upton Hill, Woodfield, Yarck, Yea.ADVICE - BUSHFIRE - Threat Is Reduced
Incident Location: Longwood
Issue Date: Monday 19 January 2026, 11:08 am
Next Update: Tuesday 20 January 2026, 05:00 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/40362/moreinfo
The Threat is Reduced following the bushfire at Acheron, Alexandra, Ancona, Cathkin, Caveat, Creightons Creek, Devils River, Dropmore, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Kelvin View, Killingworth, Koriella, Limestone, Longwood, Longwood East, Maintongoon, Merton, Molesworth, Old Longwood, Ruffy, Tarcombe, Terip Terip, Thornton, Upton Hill, Woodfield, Yarck, Yea.
- This Advice message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 10.33 on 18 January 2026.
People located within the area are now able to resume normal activities but need to be aware of the following information:
- The fire has been contained within the fire perimeter but you still need to remain vigilant and monitor conditions.
- Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
- There is still fire activity in the area, particularly in the Southern end of the Black Ranges, as crews continue to work on burning out activities.
- Smoke may be visible for nearby communities and roads near the Black Ranges.
- Fire crews continue to work in and patrol these areas.
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Via the Incident Control Centre: As of Sunday, 309 homes and 822 outbuildings have been lost in the Longwood fire.
In Murrindindi Shire, 190 homes have been lost and 10 significantly damaged. There has also been damage to 519 other structures.
852 properties in Murrindindi were saved through firefighting in efforts.
3840km of fencing has been lost in the Longwood fire and 24,120 stock.
Assessments are ongoing.
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Damaging wind gusts and severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the state from this afternoon, Monday 19 Janaury.
Now is the time to prepare. Secure loose items around your property such as outdoor furniture, and park your vehicle away from trees and undercover.
If you need storm or flood emergency assistance, call SES on 132 500.
Stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au and warnings and incidents via VicEmergency www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
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