Home » News » Residents urged to take shelter

Residents urged to take shelter

UPDATE 3.37PM

A wind change is expected in the next hour, which will cause a Clarkfield fire to change directions towards Old Sydney Road.

If you are in Mickleham on Donnybrook Road or Mandalay Estate, Beveridge be prepared to walk two streets back.

There is a bushfire at Clarkefield that is not yet under control.

The grassfire is travelling from Havelock Road in a south-easterly direction towards Old Sydney Road.

UPDATE 2.37pm

Residents in Beveridge, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Bolinda, Clarkefield, Darraweit Guim, Sunbury and Wildwood are being told to shelter indoors.

A new emergency warning has been issued for the Clarkefield grass fire.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Beveridge, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Bolinda, Clarkefield, Darraweit Guim, Sunbury and Wildwood.

There is a grassfire at Clarkefield that is not yet under control.

Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire spread at this time.

There has been a watch and act alert issued for Craigieburn, Kalkallo and Yuroke.

This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 2.01pm.

You are in danger, act now to protect yourself. It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately.

Do not get in the car and drive. It is safer to stay where you are.

While a new watch and act alert has also been issued.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Beveridge, Bolinda, Clarkefield, Craigieburn, Kalkallo, Mickleham, Oaklands Junction, Riddells Creek, Sunbury, Wildwood and Yuroke.

There is a bushfire at Clarkefield that is not yet under control.

The grassfire is travelling from Havelock Road in a south-easterly direction towards Old Sydney Road.

This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 1.36pm.

Earlier: An emergency warning has been issued for Mickleham and Oaklands Junction residents to watch and act.

There is a grassfire at Clarkefield that is not yet under control. An earlier warning said it is travelling in an easterly direction towards Boggy Gate Road.

Firefighters have not been able to stop the spread of the fire at this time.

Residents in Bolinda, Bulla, Clarkefield, Darraweit Guim, Riddells Creek and Wildwood are also being advised to monitor conditions as they are changing.

An emergency warning has been issued for Bolinda, Clarkefield and Darraweit Guim residents to shelter indoors now.

At least 50 vehicles are responding.

Details emergency.vic.gov.au

Digital Editions


  • Celebrate the year of the fire horse

    Celebrate the year of the fire horse

    Whittlesea Chinese Association (WCA) is welcoming the year of the fire horse in style, with traditional, vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. WCA president Albert Yew…

More News

  • More than four walls

    More than four walls

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 530350 For people who are socially isolated, culturally diverse or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, finding a space where you feel safe and welcomed…

  • Garage fire deemed suspicious

    Garage fire deemed suspicious

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 246091 Police will investigate a suspicious garage fire that broke out in Craigieburn this morning, 11 January. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA crews…

  • National award for headspace

    National award for headspace

    Craigieburn’s headspace has been nationally recognised for its outstanding contribution to student placement programs. Craigieburn headspace centre manager, Nadya Fullerton, said she was excited to accept the award that celebrates…

  • Demons, Kookas through

    Demons, Kookas through

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 507983 Mernda is through to the Diamond Valley Cricket Association summer smash grand finals after winning a thriller, while Rivergum is also through. The…

  • Folk at your doorstep

    Folk at your doorstep

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as the Festival of Small Halls brings world-class folk talent to Ballan next month. On Wednesday 4 March, Ballan’s Neighbourhood…

  • Employers fined millions for safety breaches

    Employers fined millions for safety breaches

    Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety…

  • Council urges federal action on tyre dumping

    Council urges federal action on tyre dumping

    Hume council is advocating to the federal government to implement tyre recycling systems that aim to deter illegal dumping. Councillor Naim Kurt said he was excited by the recommendation for…

  • Government approves hundreds of new homes

    Government approves hundreds of new homes

    A $155 million housing development in Mill Park has been approved by the state government. The approval paves the way for 254 new houses to be built on Bush Boulevard,…

  • Demons important win

    Demons important win

    Tullamarine is one step closer to securing its spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield for next season. The Demons faced bottom side West Newport on the…

  • Have your say on Yan Yean Reservoir

    Have your say on Yan Yean Reservoir

    Have your say on the future of the Yan Yean Reservoir Park by providing feedback on Melbourne Water’s plans to revitalise the site. Melbourne Water said its Yan Yean draft…