Source: VIC Emergency

Emergency Warning - Bushfire - Leave Immediately

Issued Today at 2:03 PM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Moyston, Pomonal.
There is a bushfire at Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap Road that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Grampians National Park in a southerly direction towards Redman Road and Long Gully Road.
Private property adjoining the National Park could be impacted in the next 2 hours, south of the Pomonal 2024 fire area.
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 using Ararat Halls Gap Road and head towards Ararat or Stawell.
When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Relief Centres

Ararat - Alexandra Oval Community Centre 1 Waratah Ave, Ararat.
Register your attendance at Ararat via this link
Companion animals are welcome, but must remain on a lead at all times. Please ensure you bring any necessary items for your animals such as food, water bowl and bedding.

Stawell - Grampians Community Health (known as "The Shacc")22 Patrick Street Stawell is unstaffed until 6.00am Thursday 26 December.
Register your attendance at Stawell via this link
People requiring immediate assistance can utilise the contacts listed on the door. Pets are welcome, please ensure they are on a lead at all times.

Anyone can register with Red Cross via the Register.Find.Reunite so your family and friends can find you.

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:
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions. Please avoid travelling today and tomorrow.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 25/12/2024 07:10 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).
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.
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.

CFA Current Bushfires