Benloch Fire Brigade

10/05/2026

For mother-daughter duo Brenda and Kim, volunteering for Wattle Glen Fire Brigade has provided a very special common ground and an even deeper bond.

They are just two of the many CFA members who volunteer alongside their family members, encouraging one another and sharing experiences together.

Today, we celebrate all the incredible mums and mother figures in our brigades and communities. Happy Mother's Day 💖

Read more: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/celebrating-the-mums-of-cfa

24/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we take a moment to pause and reflect on those who served or continue to serve our country - the fallen and returned, men, women, young and old.
Lest we forget.

Image: Lancefield War Memorial, High Street.

13/04/2026

04/04/2026

Happy Easter All!

Happy Easter, Victoria! Whether you're one of the many Christians recognising this holy day or you're spending time with family and friends, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, choc full of good times. We hope you had a visit from the Easter Bunny this morning, just like our warning signs did 🐰

Are you travelling today? Make sure you take regular rest breaks and have the VicEmergency app with you. Set up a watch zone for your destination to receive alerts 🚗

03/04/2026

🔥 Planned Burn – Cobaw-Camp Track 🔥

Benloch Brigade would like to inform our community of an upcoming planned burn at Cobaw-Camp Track, scheduled for ignition between:

📅 Sunday 5 April – Monday 13 April 2026 (weather conditions permitting)

This burn is part of ongoing fuel management works to help reduce bushfire risk to our community, property, and environment.

🔥 What to expect:
• Smoke may be visible across the district
• Smoke may linger for several days, especially if multiple burns are occurring
• Fire crews and vehicles will be operating in the area

All burns are carefully planned and only proceed under strict weather and safety conditions.

⚠️ Please:
• Avoid the burn area
• Be mindful of smoke, particularly if you have respiratory conditions
• Keep an eye on updates via the VicEmergency app

If you experience health impacts from smoke exposure, seek medical advice or contact Nurse on Call (1300 606 024).

These planned burns are an important part of keeping our community safe.

Thank you for your understanding.

Benloch Brigade 🚒
Neighbours helping neighbours

20/03/2026

Community Notice on Upcoming Planned Burn

Our parters in Forest Fire Management have prepared the area.

If conditions are right the fuel reduction work will go ahead in the next 10 days.

You may see smoke in the area.

Work like this is a critical part of long-term strategies to manage fuel and reduce the risk for our community.

08/03/2026

07/03/2026

24/02/2026

Lots of debris on our roads! Watch out for falling trees and water over the roads. Travel to the conditions. Report weather damage like fallen trees to council (non-urgent) or the SES (urgent). If a danger presents itself and you are unsure who to call, call 000. Be prepared for power outages just in case. Stay safe Benloch & Surrounds.

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

EMERGENCY WARNING - THUNDERSTORM - Shelter Indoors Now
Incident Location: Seymour, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Kilmore and surrounds
Issue Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 07:35 pm
Next Update: Tuesday 24 February 2026, 11:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/41543/moreinfo

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Seymour, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Kilmore and surrounds.
- Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely over the next several hours.
- Damaging winds are also likely.
- These thunderstorms are very dangerous.

If you are located Seymour, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Kilmore and surrounds, you are in danger. You should immediately move indoors to stay safe.

19/02/2026