Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire - Prepare to Leave Moderate Jimmy Creek, Mirranatwa, Bornes Hill, Grampians, Victoria Valley Yesterday at 4:42 PM
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Bornes Hill, Grampians, Jimmy Creek, Mirranatwa, Victoria Valley. 

  • This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 11.47am, Saturday 21/12/2024.
  • It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave. 
  • There is a bushfire at Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap Road. The bushfire 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.   
  • Crews and aircraft continue to work on the fire. 
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

Prepare to Leave. 
What you should do:
  • Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can mean the situation is worsening.
  • Protect yourself and your family.
  • If you are not prepared, leave now. Don’t wait until it is too late - leave early. 
  • If you are away from home, do not return.
If you are leaving, pack: 
  • Cash 
  • Clothing for three days 
  • Medicine for three days 
  • Phone and chargers 
  • Toiletries 
  • Important documents 
  • Meaningful items and photos 
  • Pet essentials, including leash and carriers.
Check on your neighbours if it is safe.

Check the VicTraffic website for road closures.

Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. 

Where to go:
  • Friends or family away from the fire. 
  • Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact. 
Impacts in your area: 

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. For further details please visit the website: 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. 
  • For 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.