Environment Protection Authority Victoria
@epa.vic.gov.au
Helping Victorians protect their community from pollution and waste.
epa.vic.gov.au
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You can also have ash or debris tested for asbestos. Contact the National Association of Testing Authorities on 1800 621 666.
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
You can also have ash or debris tested for asbestos. Contact the National Association of Testing Authorities on 1800 621 666.
If you’re considering doing any clean up yourself, please follow the homeowner removal advice on the Asbestos Victoria website: asbestos.vic.gov.au/in-the-home/find-manage-remove-dispose/homeowner-removal
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
If you’re considering doing any clean up yourself, please follow the homeowner removal advice on the Asbestos Victoria website: asbestos.vic.gov.au/in-the-home/find-manage-remove-dispose/homeowner-removal
We strongly recommend using a licensed asbestos removalist.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
We strongly recommend using a licensed asbestos removalist.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
Using trained professionals is the safest option. They know how to remove and dispose of asbestos safely, without putting you, your family or neighbours at risk.
We recommend you do not inspect the fire-damaged rubble and ash.
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
We recommend you do not inspect the fire-damaged rubble and ash.
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
If you do stay safe:
🔷 avoid handling burnt building materials where possible
🔷 keep rubble wet to reduce dust
🔷 wear personal protective equipment
If you feel unwell or are concerned about your health and think it might be caused by smoke:
🔴 seek medical advice from your doctor
🔴 contact NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
🔴 seek medical advice from your doctor
🔴 contact NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
January 11, 2026 at 10:31 PM
If you feel unwell or are concerned about your health and think it might be caused by smoke:
🔴 seek medical advice from your doctor
🔴 contact NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
🔴 seek medical advice from your doctor
🔴 contact NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
@tfyoung.bsky.social I got a response from the team.
We are going to issue a notice. This means they need to use someone qualified to clean up the fire water. And we will investigate the cause of the fire and any breaches of the law.
We are going to issue a notice. This means they need to use someone qualified to clean up the fire water. And we will investigate the cause of the fire and any breaches of the law.
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
@tfyoung.bsky.social I got a response from the team.
We are going to issue a notice. This means they need to use someone qualified to clean up the fire water. And we will investigate the cause of the fire and any breaches of the law.
We are going to issue a notice. This means they need to use someone qualified to clean up the fire water. And we will investigate the cause of the fire and any breaches of the law.
We attended to assist with Fire Rescue Victoria. I’ll ask the team to provide updates on what they find.
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
We attended to assist with Fire Rescue Victoria. I’ll ask the team to provide updates on what they find.
The good news is the fire is under control with Melbourne water onsite to manage the waterway.
January 9, 2026 at 4:08 AM
The good news is the fire is under control with Melbourne water onsite to manage the waterway.
Please reduce your exposure to smoke and manage your health risks
For emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Please reduce your exposure to smoke and manage your health risks
For emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
💊Check your meds
Try keep at least 5 days’ supply ready, especially if you or someone at home has asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Read more: www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-yo...
Try keep at least 5 days’ supply ready, especially if you or someone at home has asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Read more: www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-yo...
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 AM
💊Check your meds
Try keep at least 5 days’ supply ready, especially if you or someone at home has asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Read more: www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-yo...
Try keep at least 5 days’ supply ready, especially if you or someone at home has asthma or a heart or lung condition.
Read more: www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke-and-yo...
🏠Seal up your home
Check for gaps around doors and windows. Seal them where you can. If you can’t, use wet towels to cover gaps when smoke is outside.
💦Avoid evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers pull outside air into the house.
Check for gaps around doors and windows. Seal them where you can. If you can’t, use wet towels to cover gaps when smoke is outside.
💦Avoid evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers pull outside air into the house.
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 AM
🏠Seal up your home
Check for gaps around doors and windows. Seal them where you can. If you can’t, use wet towels to cover gaps when smoke is outside.
💦Avoid evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers pull outside air into the house.
Check for gaps around doors and windows. Seal them where you can. If you can’t, use wet towels to cover gaps when smoke is outside.
💦Avoid evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers pull outside air into the house.
Great information ❤️
January 8, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Great information ❤️
Most importantly there is help if you need it:
call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 for advice.
call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.
Read more about smoke and your health
call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 for advice.
call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.
Read more about smoke and your health
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Most importantly there is help if you need it:
call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 for advice.
call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.
Read more about smoke and your health
call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 for advice.
call 000 if anyone has trouble breathing or chest pain/tightness.
Read more about smoke and your health
💨 use your HEPA air purifier if you have one
💨 avoid burning candles, incense, and smoking.
💨 wear a P2/N95 mask if you must go outside
💨 if it is safe consider going to a place with cleaner air and air-con (like a library or shopping centre).
💨 bring your pets and their bedding inside
💨 avoid burning candles, incense, and smoking.
💨 wear a P2/N95 mask if you must go outside
💨 if it is safe consider going to a place with cleaner air and air-con (like a library or shopping centre).
💨 bring your pets and their bedding inside
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
💨 use your HEPA air purifier if you have one
💨 avoid burning candles, incense, and smoking.
💨 wear a P2/N95 mask if you must go outside
💨 if it is safe consider going to a place with cleaner air and air-con (like a library or shopping centre).
💨 bring your pets and their bedding inside
💨 avoid burning candles, incense, and smoking.
💨 wear a P2/N95 mask if you must go outside
💨 if it is safe consider going to a place with cleaner air and air-con (like a library or shopping centre).
💨 bring your pets and their bedding inside
Can you see or smell smoke, and you are not in a warning zone? Smoke can travel a long way from fires and affect your health. Heres what you can do:
💨 minimise time outside
💨 skip hard exercise if you’re coughing or short of breath.
💨 close windows and doors
💨 set your air-con to recirculate.
💨 minimise time outside
💨 skip hard exercise if you’re coughing or short of breath.
💨 close windows and doors
💨 set your air-con to recirculate.
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Can you see or smell smoke, and you are not in a warning zone? Smoke can travel a long way from fires and affect your health. Heres what you can do:
💨 minimise time outside
💨 skip hard exercise if you’re coughing or short of breath.
💨 close windows and doors
💨 set your air-con to recirculate.
💨 minimise time outside
💨 skip hard exercise if you’re coughing or short of breath.
💨 close windows and doors
💨 set your air-con to recirculate.
We asked around... Sadly no size exemptions apply. Total Fire Ban really is inclusive of all sizes.
January 8, 2026 at 2:07 AM
We asked around... Sadly no size exemptions apply. Total Fire Ban really is inclusive of all sizes.
For more information visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings
Total Fire Bans and Fire Danger Ratings are forecast for four days and it helps you to know when conditions are dangerous enough to put your bushfire survival plan in to action.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au
January 7, 2026 at 6:32 AM
For more information visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans