Fire - Not Yet Under Control The reported location of a fire. This may be a bushfire, grassfire, building fire, fire alarm or non-building fire. The location of the icon shows where the fire has started but does not show how far it has spread.

Fire - Contained, Under Control, or Safe The reported location of a fire. This may be a bushfire, grassfire, building fire, fire alarm or non-building fire. The location of the icon shows where the fire has started but does not show how far it has spread.

Planned Burn The general location of a planned burn that is currently underway on public land. Firefighters are managing the burn but flames and smoke may be visible. Read More (external link opens in new window) Note: In most cases, the location of the icon shows the starting point of the planned burn.

Flood Indicates the location of reported flooding that may be impacting on houses, roads, property and other infrastructure. Flooding may be caused by rain, river overflow, tidal surges, or dam failure. The depiction of an area communicated in a Bureau of Meteorology (external link opens in new window) warning including Flood Watch, Minor Flood, Moderate Flood and Major Flood.

Vehicle Accident The reported location of an accident or incident involving a car or other motor vehicle and wash aways.

Aircraft Accident The reported location of an accident or incident involving a plane, helicopter or other aircraft.

Rail Accident The reported location of an accident or incident involving a train or tram.

Marine Accident The reported location of an accident or incident involving a ship, boat or other watercraft.

Rescue The reported location of a person trapped as a result of a industrial or recreational accident, trench or structure collapse, or a similar incident.

Hazardous Material The reported location of a spill or leak of a hazardous liquid, gas or solid. This could include chemical, radiological, biological materials, a petrol or oil spill, a ruptured gas main or an industrial leak. Note: In most cases, the location of the icon depicts where the hazardous material is reported to be located and may not show how far it has spread.

Earthquake An earthquake or other land-based seismic event has been recorded and reported by Geoscience Australia (external link opens in new window)

Tsunami A Bureau of Meteorology (external link opens in new window) warning has been issued for a Tsunami in the area.

Landslide The location of a reported landslide event.

Storm A Bureau of Meteorology (external link opens in new window) warning has been issued for thunderstorms, hail and/or blizzards in this area.

Tornado/Cyclone A Bureau of Meteorology (external link opens in new window) warning has been issued for a tornado or cyclone in the area.

Damaging Winds A Bureau of Meteorology (external link opens in new window) warning has been issued for strong or damaging winds in the area.

Building Damage A request has been made for assistance to help make a damaged building or structure safe.

Tree Down (traffic hazard) A request has been made for assistance to remove a tree or branch that has fallen in the area – it may be blocking or impacting a path, track or roadway.

Fallen Power Lines A request has been made for assistance to remove a fallen power pole or power lines in the area.

Medical / Human Health The reported location of a human health incident or a request for medical assistance.

Animal Health The reported location of an animal health incident or a request for animal rescue.

Oiled Wildlife The reported location of Oiled Wildlife or a request for animal rescue (Oiled).

Animal Plague Reported location of vertebrate pest plague such as rats, rabbits. Read more (external link opens in new window)

Dangerous Animal The reported location of a dangerous animal.

Insect Plague Reported location of an insect plague such as locusts. Read more (external link opens in new window)

Dam Failure The reported location of a dam failure.

Shark Sighting Reported location of a shark sighting. This is likely to result in a beach closure by Life Saving Victoria

Water Pollution The reported location of polluted waterways either inland or marine.

Plant Health The reported location of a significant plant health or disease incident.