Bushfires

Current bushfires

For the latest forecasts, incident information and warnings visit emergency.vic.gov.au

If your property has been impacted by the current bushfires and you have urgent animal welfare needs, please contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226

Livestock and horse owners are required to have a Property Identification Code (PIC) with up to date information. Having a PIC is crucial during an emergency as it allows us to locate your property and get in touch with you if needed.

Our staff continue to work with and support farming families, farm businesses and rural communities as they respond and recover from the impacts of bushfires.

Our staff will continue to work with and support farming families, farm businesses and rural communities as they respond and recover from the impacts of the bushfires.

Impacted farmers are encouraged to get in touch and access technical support by emailing recovery@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Apply for a PIC or amend your details

Financial assistance after a bushfire

Financial support is available to people who live and work in fire-affected areas.

Fire toolkit

Build a fire plan using checklists and templates from the Fire Preparedness Toolkit.

On-farm bushfire recovery resources

Livestock and cropping management information to assist recovery.

Preparing your farm for bushfire

Find out how to prepare your animals and property for bushfire season.

Resource directory for Grampians fire-affected farmers

Farmers who have been impacted by the Grampians National Park – Yarram Gap Road bushfire have a number of supports available to them.

What to do after a bushfire

Learn what you need to do immediately after a bushfire has passed.

What to do during a bushfire

Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family.

Emergency contacts

Contact details to help you during an emergency.