Code Brown Media Statement | Bushfires – January 2026
Thursday, 8 January 2026 / Albury Wodonga Health
Albury Wodonga Health has activated a Code Brown (External Emergency) in response to ongoing bushfire activity in the Walwa and Towong Shire areas, compounded by extreme heat conditions across the region.
Albury Wodonga Health is working closely with emergency services, including fire, police and ambulance agencies, as conditions continue to evolve.
Community members are urged to follow the advice of emergency services, on the VicEmergcy App, including Watch & Act and Leave Now warnings.
Albury Wodonga Health reminds the community that personal safety is the priority. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000.
Stay cool by wearing light, loose clothing, drinking plenty of water and closing windows and blinds early to limit heat entering your home. For more info and resources: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat
If you need medical advice or someone you know is unwell, call Nurse-on-Call on 1300 60 60 24 for 24-hour health advice, see your doctor or contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) vved.org.au for non-life-threatening emergencies. Remember – in an emergency, call 000 immediately.
Urgent Care and Primary Care Centres
Priority Primary Care Centre | Wodonga
- 1A & 2 White Box Rise Shopping Centre
- Call 02 6064 1900 or book online at sarkonmedicalcentre.com
- Mon to Fri 8AM to 8PM, Sat 8.30AM to 4.30PM, Closed - Sundays & PH
- Walk-ins accepted
Border Urgent Care Centre | Albury
- 425 David Street, Albury
- Call 02 6067 2810 or book at www.borderucc.au
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, Saturday, 10am to 8pm, Sunday, 10am to 8pm
- Walk-ins accepted
Albury Wodonga Health thanks staff, emergency services, local government partners, and the community for their cooperation during this developing situation.
The health and safety of our community remain our highest priority, and we encourage everyone to continue to follow official advice during this time. We extend our support to those affected and thank everyone for taking steps to stay safe and look out for one another.