Poowong Country Fire Authority

15/10/2026

🚒 EXERCISE ONLY: Fire Brigade Training in Nyora, Sunday 1 November

On Sunday 1 November, from 8:00am to 3:00pm, the Strzelecki Group of CFA Brigades will hold a group training exercise around the Nyora Fire Station.

Areas affected:
📍 Around the Nyora Fire Station
📍 Nyora Township
📍 In and around Wuchatsch Reserve
📍 McDonalds Track, between Nyora and Cherry Tree Road
📍 Cherry Tree Road
📍 Forest Drive
📍 Seaview Court

What to expect:
🚨 Around 20 to 25 fire appliances in the area, and more fire trucks than usual around Nyora generally
💡 Emergency lights in use, but no sirens
👩‍🚒 Crews working in and around the exercise areas

This is a planned exercise only. There is no emergency and no cause for alarm. Please drive carefully, give way to emergency vehicles, keep clear of the exercise areas and follow any directions from brigade members.

Questions? Contact Keith Hulbert (Exercise Commander) on 0457 190 257 or Trevor Wyhoon on 0429 421 126.

Thank you for your patience and support while our members train to keep our community safe.

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04/10/2026

VEHICLE FIRE | POOWONG

Last night, Poowong Fire Brigade, supported by Loch CFA Fire and Rescue, responded to a vehicle fire in Poowong on Nyora Rd.

Crews arrived to find a vehicle well alight in a residential driveway. The fire was quickly brought under control and the scene was made safe before the vehicle was towed away.

The circumstances surrounding the vehicle are being investigated by Victoria Police.

This incident is a timely reminder to remain vigilant within our community. If you notice suspicious vehicles, unusual activity or behaviour that doesn’t look right, do not approach or put yourself at risk. Take note of what you can safely observe and report suspicious activity to Victoria Police.

With warmer weather approaching, fire can spread rapidly and deliberately lit fires can have serious consequences for homes, properties and our community.

Know your surroundings, stay alert and report suspicious behaviour.

In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

*Photos have been posted with permission from residence owner*

04/10/2026

Huge thanks to Vicki Booth and the Noojee Fire Brigade for hosting one of our team members Beck at the Women's Driving Experience Day!

​From honing driving skills around Noojee to testing out the new CFA simulator—one of only five in the state.

These events are so valuable for supporting women in the CFA! 🚒

04/10/2026

Our very own Beck attended this amazing event for female volunteers

02/10/2026

Poowong Fire Brigade hopes the community is okay after the “shake” in the night.

Did you feel it?

10/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Get to know what’s happening in your local community and join Senior Constable CONTI from Loch Police Station for a chit chat on crime prevention.

Details 👇
📆 Friday, 28 August
🕕 6pm
📍 Loch Hall, 16 Smith St, Loch 3945

It’s the perfect opportunity to discuss any community safety concerns you may have, ask questions about recruitment, or simply get to know your local officers. And while you there, pick up some anti-theft screws for your licences plate.

See you all soon 👋

30/03/2026

FDP will be ending for South Gippsland Shire on Tuesday 7th of April. For more information on what you can and can’t do in regard to burning off visit your local council and CFA websites.

24/02/2026

** This warning has been updated. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

EMERGENCY WARNING - THUNDERSTORM - Shelter Indoors Now
Incident Location: Northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and southern parts down to Poowong
Issue Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 03:11 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 04:00 pm

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and southern parts down to Poowong.
- Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely.
- Very dangerous thunderstorms were detected near Greensborough, Camberwell, Preston and Reservoir at 2:50pm.
- These thunderstorms are moving towards the south to southeast
- They are forecast to affect Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Lilydale, Gembrook, Mill Park and Bundoora by 3:05 pm.
- They are then forecast to affect Dandenong, Belgrave, Berwick and the area east of Pakenham and the area northeast of Pakenham by 3:20 pm.
- This Emergency Warning replaces Emergency Warnings issued at 2:44pm.

If you are located Glen Waverley, Ringwood, Lilydale, Gembrook, Mill Park, Bundoora, Dandenong, Belgrave, Berwick and the area east and south of Pakenham towards Koo Wee Rup and Poowong, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors to stay safe.

23/02/2026

If someone's life is in danger, contact 000.
If you require assistance from Victoria State Emergency Service for storm related damage, call 📱132 500.

Call waiting times may be longer during busy periods.

Victoria State Emergency Service SES Leongatha Unit SES Warragul Unit SES Wonthaggi Unit VicEmergency - Gippsland VicEmergency

Widespread thunderstorms are forecast across Victoria throughout Tuesday, 24 February, including the chance of localised, severe thunderstorms developing with the capacity to cause flash flooding in some areas.
Now is the time to prepare your property for a significant rainfall event by clearing gutters, downpipes and drains and parking vehicles undercover or away from trees where possible.
Community members should also remain alert to dangerous road conditions if driving and remember to never drive through floodwater. Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
To learn more about how to prepare for potential flooding, visit www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/emergencies/flood.

For SES emergency assistance, call 132 500.

16/02/2026

A total fire ban has been declared for Victoria's Central, Wimmera, South West, North East and WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND districts on Tuesday, 17th February 2026. No open-air fires are allowed from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM.

For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans.