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LEAVE NOW: Kerrisdale, Reedy Creek, Strath Creek, TallarookWATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Leave Now
Incident Location: Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool
Issue Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 03:58 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 09:00 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41328/moreinfo
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Kerrisdale, Reedy Creek, Strath Creek, Tallarook.
- There is a bushfire at Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Goulburn Valley Highway Trawool in a south-westerly direction towards Strath Creek.
- This message is for residents along King Parrot Creek Road and surrounds from Tehans Road to Strath Creek Road.
- A wind change is predicted between 6pm and 8pm tonight. This will change the fire to move in a north-easterly direction.
Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
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TAKE SHELTER NOW, TOO LATE TO LEAVE: Kerrisdale, Tallarook, TrawoolEMERGENCY WARNING - BUSHFIRE - Take Shelter Now
Incident Location: Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool
Issue Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 03:46 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 08:00 pm
More details at emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/41326/moreinfo
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Kerrisdale, Tallarook, Trawool.
- There is a bushfire at Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Goulburn valley Highway in a south-westerly direction towards Fairview Road out to West Falls Road.
- This fire is threatening homes and lives.
- It is too late to leave the area safely so you must take shelter now.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.
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Aircraft busy on the fire ground at 3.11pm. DO NOT FLY DRONES ANYWHERE NEARBY OR THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE GROUNDED.
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TRANSPORT UPDATE 17/2/26 – FIRE AREA
Chris Miller from the Department of Transport and Planning has advised that the Goulburn Valley Highway remains open, and it is hoped that it will not need to be closed. He added, “If it does, they don't expect that to happen until the wind changes about 8pm.”
They have however closed King Parrot Creek Road closed between the Goulburn Valley Highway and Strath Creek.
They have CFA on the Goulburn Valley Highway, slowing traffic on the way past warn them the fire is ahead, but traffic is still able to get through.
Chris added, “But as always, our advice is you have to stay away. If you don't need to be there, don't.” He suggested that people take the Hume Highway or other options instead.
Some of the smaller roads in the fire impact area are also closed. Check the VicTraffic app.
Chris said, “We've got people in the region up there working on it, working directly with the CFA… Our first priority is to get stuff on VicTraffic because that populates Google Maps and Apple Maps. We're exceedingly aware of how critical it is, and as soon as that information is in our hands, we get it straight onto that website, so keep an eye on that. It happens in real time or as close to it as possible.”
If people are evacuating from the area, road usage is at the direction of emergency services. Road closures are being staffed.
Chris added, “It's critical that they listen to the people that are on those on those closure points and take their advice.”
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