Incident Information

Information is available on a number of current wildlife health incidents in Australia, as well as selected long-term health investigations and historic wildlife health incidents. Detailed information is available in the national electronic Wildlife Health Information System (eWHIS).

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Some recent incidents of national interest have been supplied as quick links in the side menu.

Jan, 20 2026 | Incident Information

Incident – Bushfires - VIC / NSW - Jan 2026

Severe bushfires are ongoing in Victoria and NSW since 7th January 2026. A State of Disaster was declared in parts of Victoria on 10th January 2026. The bushfires have already caused significant disruption and damage, including affecting wildlife. Members of the public who come across injured or displaced wildlife due to fire should report these animals directly to the relevant agencies or organisations in their jurisdiction. 

VIC
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) - Wildlife impacted by fire
State Government of Victoria - State of Disaster, 10 January 2026
VicEmergency - Incidents and Warnings

NSW
NSW Environment and Heritage - Helping wildlife in emergencies
NSW Government - Bushfires in NSW

Information on supply of food and water for wildlife can be found in the WHA Fact Sheet Supplying water and food for free-living wildlife after natural disasters. 

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