Minyip Fire Brigade

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

A Total Fire Ban has been declared Statewide for Saturday, January 24, 2026. No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01am to 11.59pm.

10/01/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Minyip volunteers who attended the bushfire in Natimuk yesterday. We truly appreciate your efforts in helping surrounding communities during such a challenging time. Your dedication, courage, and willingness to step up for others does not go unnoticed. As a town we are so thankful and grateful for everything you do 🚒

Minyip CFA

09/01/2026

ℹ️ DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - the Natimuk, Quantong and Vectis area fire (west of Horsham) ℹ️

👉The threat to the community has reduced, however firefighters continue to patrol the area and attend to small flare ups. Smoke and flames may continue to be visible from this fire for a number of days. Residents should stay alert for dangerous trees and electrical hazards.

​​​​​​​**THIS POST WILL NOT BE UPDATED AGAIN. Check here for further updates: emergency.vic.gov.au/**
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Bushfire -Watch and Act: Threat is Reduced, Monitor Conditions 🔶⏰SATURDAY Update 👉 While the threat is reduced, there is still active fire in the area. The situation can change at any time.
📍East Natimuk, Grass Flat, Natimuk, Quantong, Vectis, Vectis East, Vectis South.

💛 Information and support - https://www.vic.gov.au/january-2026-victorian-bushfires

Horsham Rural City Council - recovery info: https://www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Emergency-management/Grass-Flat-Telfers-Road-fire-recovery

🏣 Emergency Relief Centres:
List here: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/

📻️ Listen to ABC Wimmera 594AM, or on ABC listen: abc.net.au/listen/live/wimmera

ℹ️ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_VIC
⚬ Emergency VIC Map: emergency.vic.gov.au/

08/01/2026

❗ Heat Refuge Locations ❗

The following locations will be open with air-conditioning between 9am - 5pm on Friday 09/01/2026:

🌡 Rupanyup Senior Citizens Building - 21 Dyer Street, Rupanyup VIC 3388.
🌡 Minyip Senior Citizens Building - 74 Main Street, Minyip VIC 3392.
🌡 Woomelang Senior Citizens Building - 59 Brook Street, Woomelang VIC 3485.

🌡 Warracknabeal Library - 36 Lyle Street, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.
Staffed service will be available at the library until 5:00pm.

Neighbourhood Houses will also be open to the public during their standard opening hours:
🌡 Hopetoun - 75 Lascelles Street, Hopetoun VIC 3396.
🌡 Murtoa - 36 McDonald Street, Murtoa VIC 3390.
Please contact the Neighbourhood Houses for additional information regarding their services.

08/01/2026

🚨 CFA REMINDER 🚨
Today has been declared a Catastrophic Fire Danger due to extreme weather conditions.
Please act accordingly, follow all warnings and restrictions, and respect those around you.
Our fire fighter volunteers may be will be out protecting lives and communities, please help keep them safe by making responsible choices.
Your safety and the safety of others is critical. Stay safe.

07/01/2026

30/05/2025

Henty Highway is closed between Minyip dimboola road and Horsham Minyip road until further notice!

25/04/2025

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them

21/02/2025

🚫 🔥 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and Central Fire Districts - Saturday 22 February 2025.
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.

10/02/2025

HINDMARSH SHIRE COUCIL POST

SAVE THE DATE - COMMUNITY THANK YOU - LITTLE DESERT BUSHFIRE VOLUNTEERS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ||

Join us to celebrate and thank the wonderful firefighters, volunteers, emergency service personnel, front-line workers, and everyone else involved in helping to protect our community during the recent Little Desert bushfire.

📆 Saturday 29 March 2025
⏰ From 6:00pm
📍 Dimboola Soundshell

More details will be announced shortly.

25/12/2024

IMPORTANT!! Today 26th of December is a TOTAL FIRE BANNED. Please note that our tanker is currently being used which affects the response time for call outs. Please stay safe and keep cool.