Residents of Broken Creek, Goomalibee and Tarnook told to shelter indoors now

By Benalla Ensign

Dec 18, 2025

An emergency warning has been issued for Broken Creek, Goomalibee and Tarnook.

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There is a grass fire at Goormalibee that is not yet under control.

The grass fire is travelling from Tarnook Rd in an easterly direction towards Carrol Rd.

Residents have been warned they are in danger, and must act now to protect themselves.

It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately.

What you should do:

Quickly move indoors:

Bring your pets indoors.
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents.
Turn off cooling systems.
You must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to harm you well before the flames reach you.
Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or window, including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire.
If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.

If you cannot get indoors, last resort options include:

Shelter in the middle of a large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve.
Get into a large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or in-ground pool.
Try to protect yourself from the fire's heat.

If you are travelling, do not enter the warning area. Make a U-turn and travel to safety.
If you are currently driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.

Park behind a solid structure to block the fire’s heat or pull over to cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
Turn on your hazard lights and headlights.
Close all windows.
Turn off the air-conditioning and shut all the air vents.
Turn your car engine off.
Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a woollen blanket.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires)
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

Accessibility:

The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.

To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.