Catastrophic and extreme fire danger forecast - Friday 9 January

Updated: 09/01/2026 at 1:04pm

On Friday 9 January 2026, elevated temperatures across much of the state will impact some parts of the transport network.

Please avoid all non-essential travel - roads may close with little notice and public transport services may be cancelled.

Catastrophic fire danger is forecast for North Central, Northern Country, South West and Wimmera on Friday, 9 January. Extreme fire danger is forecast for the remainder of the state.

V/Line

Due to catastrophic fire dangers ratings, there will be full line suspensions on some lines with no coach replacement services outside of Catastrophic Fire Danger districts.

Visit V/Line Disruptions Information for service impacts.

No V/Line train, scheduled coach or replacement coach services will operate in a fire district while a Catastrophic fire danger rating is in place for that district.

Bus

The Timboon-Cobden-Camperdown bus services will not run on Friday 9 January 2026, due to severe fire risk.

The Colac - Lorne bus services will not run on Friday 9 January 2026, due to severe fire risk.

Visit Disruptions for bus service impacts.

Yarra Trams

Route 35 City Circle suspended.

Metro Trains

Belgrave line - buses will replace trains between Bayswater and Belgrave from 12pm until 8pm Friday 9 January.

Please check Disruptions before you travel for the latest service information.