Lima South Fire Brigade - CFA

23/04/2026

Thank you Swanpool cinema committee!

Volunteers celebrations at the Swanpool cinema:
We would like to invite all local volunteers and their partners for an entertaining afternoon at the Swanpool Cinema.
Date: Sunday 17 May
Time: 2pm
Movie: Crocodile Dundee
Free Choc top during the movie followed by afternoon tea.
Invitations have been send out to all local groups, clubs, organizations.
Please check with your contact person and let them know if you would like to attend.
Regards,
Swanpool Cinema Committee

23/04/2026

01/04/2026

23/01/2026

Today is a day of total fire ban across the state of Victoria. Please look at fire plans and keep an eye on the Vic Emergency app. Stay cool and keep yourself and pets hydrated over the coming days. Remember to check in on neighbours.

15/01/2026

Good morning Lima South community.
It is lovely to see some clearer skies this morning in our beautiful part of the world. However, as we know, we are still in the fire danger period. It is important that we remain aware of conditions and stay prepared.

Some practical things we can do include:
- checking our emergency kits and replenishing supplies if needed.
- remembering to prepare emergency kits for pets as well.
- considering where you would go if you needed to leave in an emergency.
-checking in on neighbours and asking how they are going.
- Continuing to stay informed, including keeping an eye on Fire Danger Ratings.

Thank you for looking out for yourselves and each other.

Kind Regards,
Marnie
Lima South Community safety coordinator

10/01/2026

From Mitzi,

Hi Everyone,
How grateful we can be that Lima South has not been directly impacted by the fires over these last few days. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all the communities that have suffered such devastating losses.
Lima South CFA volunteers have attended many call outs, and will participate in strike teams to continue fighting the fires over the coming days/weeks.
Whilst the immediate threat to Lima South has lessened the situation remains volatile, with the fire season having a long way to go.
These are the times where we can support one another.
Brooke and Mark from Midland Caravan Park have generously offered free meals to anyone from Lima South who would like them. A good chance to share a meal and have a chat after a stressful few days.
Stay safe, keep an eye on the various Emergency Services alerts, and remember to support those around you.

10/01/2026

WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Not Safe to Return
Incident Location: Longwood
Issue Date: Saturday 10 January 2026, 03:30 pm
Next Update: Saturday 10 January 2026, 08:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/39675/moreinfo

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Maindample, Tallangallook, Too-rour.
- It is Not Safe to Return to Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Maindample, Tallangallook, Too-rour.
- There is a bushfire at Longwood that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Longwood in an easterly direction towards Bonnie Doon.
- This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 9.11am.

If you left Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Maindample, Tallangallook or Too-rour it is Not Safe to Return. Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.

What you should do:

If you have not already left:
- Stay where you are and avoid dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
- Check you have enough food, drinking water and medications - if you do not, phone Triple Zero (000) for assistance.
If you have already left:
- Do not return to your home until a Safe to Return notification is issued.
- Register at a relief centre so your friends, family and authorities can be informed that you are safe.
- Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Relief centres are open at:
- Lilydale High School Basketball Stadium, 26 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale
- City of Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang
- Whittlesea Showgrounds for large animals

09/01/2026

Good morning. Whilst we are experiencing a welcome cool change there is still a statewide total fire ban in place. Please continue to monitor conditions and listen to the advice on the VIC Emergency app, ABC news and local radio stations. Thank you.

09/01/2026

WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
Incident Location: Longwood
Issue Date: Friday 09 January 2026, 04:04 pm
Next Update: Friday 09 January 2026, 09:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/39287/moreinfo

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Boho South, Harrys Creek, Kelvin View, Lima, Lima East, Marraweeney, Violet Town, Warrenbayne.
- There is a bushfire at Longwood that is not yet under control.

The situation can change at any time.

You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

A wind change is expected at around 8:00pm tonight (Friday 9 January). This will cause the fire to change and head in a north east direction towards Swanpool.

Conditions will become very dangerous and unpredictable!

09/01/2026

A message from our friends in Swanpool.

Good morning Swanpool, I expect many of you, like us, will be tired from preparing your farms/houses, packing Go Bags and planning where you'll go and how you'll get there if you're going to leave. Good on you. That's time well spent.
At the moment I'm finding it helpful to have the local (old fashioned battery operated) radio tuned to ABC (97.7FM) which is providing almost continual updates, plus I'm regularly checking the BOM and Windy apps. I also follow the VicEmergency page for more information. I check outside too. I'm keeping in touch with my neighbours too.
How are you staying informed?
Take care out there.
Jessica, Swanpool CFA Community Safety Officer

08/01/2026

To stay up to date today with the latest information, keep an eye on VicEmergency, BOM and Windy. You can also tune into the local radio, ABC news. VicEmergency page can have helpful into too.