This Emergency Warning is being issued for Brimpaen, Cherrypool, Glenisla, Glenisla Crossing, Grampians, Hynes, Mooralla, Nurrabiel, Rocklands, Telangatuk East, Zumsteins.
There is a
bushfire at Grampians National Park that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling quickly in a north-easterly direction from the Victoria Valley within the park.
The fire is being driven by strong winds.
This bushfire could impact Red Rock Rd any time between 7.30pm and 8.30pm .
This Emergency Warning replaces the Watch and Act issued at 6.42pm.
Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become
too dangerous.
Emergency services may not be able to help you
if you decide to stay.
What you should do:
Travel to:
The home of family or friends
that is away from the warning area.
You should leave and head towards Horsham..
When you leave
remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
In the car:
If you are travelling, do not enter the area. Make a u-turn and travel to safety.
Slow down and turn on your headlights. Smoke will make it
difficult to see.
If you are unable to leave you should shelter indoors:
Close all
exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems.
You must take
shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to kill you well
before the flames reach you.
Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or window including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire.
If your home catches on fire
and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an
area that has already been burnt.
If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include:
Shelter in the middle of a
large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve.
Get into a large body of
water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool.
Try to protect yourself from
the fire's heat.
If you are caught in fire in your car:
Park behind a solid structure
to block the fire's heat or pull over to cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
Turn on your hazard lights
and headlights.
Close all windows.
Turn off the air-conditioning
and shut all the air vents.
Turn your car engine off.
Get down as low as possible
below window level and cover up with a pure woollen blanket.
Impacts in your area:
Bushfires can generate extreme heat. Heat will kill you before the fire reaches you.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This messages was issued
by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
The next update is expected by 04/02/2025 09:30 pm or
as the situation changes.
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
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.
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hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National
Relay Service for assistance
and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.