Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire - Stay Informed Minor Kia Ora, Moyston, Willaura, Willaura North Yesterday at 4:41 PM
This Advice message is being issued for Kia Ora, Moyston, Willaura, Willaura North.


  • This Advice replaces the advice issued at 11:35am Saturday 21/12/2024.
  • There is a bushfire in the Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap Road that is not yet under control. 
  • The bushfire is travelling from Grampians National Park in a northerly direction and has reached Lake Bellfield and the Major Mitchell Plateau. 
  • Back burning operations will be conducted today and smoke will be visible.   

Relief Centres Now Open: 
  • Alexandra Oval Community Centre 1 Waratah Ave, Ararat. 
  • Grampians Community Health, known as "The Shacc", 22 Patrick Street Stawell.

Recordings of Community Meetings are available from the VicEmergency - Grampians Facebook Page.

There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes. 
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings. 
  • Review your fire survival plan. 
  • If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
  • If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Smoke will visible from nearby communities and roads
  • Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
  • Trees can be extremely dangerous during a bushfire or high winds. Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.
 
Road Closures:
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

Grampians National Park Visitor Information:
The Grampians National Park is closed to visitors. For further details please visit the website: Parks Victoria - Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park 

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 22/12/2024 04:50 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.