Sonali Tiwary
A grass fire broke out near Melbourne Airport on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:53 pm AEST. The blaze started on Loemans Road in Bulla and has spread southeast toward Deep Creek and Melbourne Airport’s northwest corner.
As of 5:25 pm, the fire covered approximately 1,070 hectares and remained uncontrolled, according to the VicEmergency update at Advice level. Twenty-three Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades are on the scene with aerial support.
“Operations are not currently affected. Flights continue to arrive and depart as normal,” said Melbourne Airport spokesperson Andrew Lund in an interview with 3AW Drive.
Fire crews are establishing containment lines along Deep Creek gully, using backburning techniques where safe, and deploying water-bombing aircraft to stop the southeastern movement of the fire per ABC Emergency updates.
For motorists, the Tullamarine Freeway and Sunbury Road remain open but may experience reduced visibility from smoke. Drivers should slow down and use headlights as advised by emergency services.
The CFA has issued three key advisories for nearby residents:
- Keep roads clear for emergency vehicles
- Stay near shelter if smoke affects visibility
- Monitor VicEmergency website and app for updates
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Air quality in the area is currently rated Moderate with PM₁₀ levels around 60 AQI at the Brooklyn monitoring site as of 5 pm according to EPA Victoria’s AirWatch. People with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD should limit outdoor activities while smoke is present.
Fire Services Commissioner Andrew Crisp stated, “Our crews are prepared and well-equipped; community vigilance is equally crucial” as the response continues.
Weather conditions have contributed to the fire’s spread, with northerly winds blowing at 32 km/h and relative humidity at just 30 % during the afternoon according to meteorological data.
This incident follows a similar fire in the same area in February 2025, which burned 450 hectares and required 30 CFA brigades to control according to historical records.
The CFA’s priority is to protect lives and infrastructure with multiple containment lines established to manage the situation.
For those in affected areas, continue to monitor official channels including the VicEmergency app, CFA social media, ABC Local Radio, and Sky News for the latest updates.
