Source: VIC Emergency

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Langi Logan, Maroona, Mininera, Nerrin Nerrin, Rossbridge, Streatham, Tatyoon, Tatyoon North, Westmere.

There is a bushfire at Grampians National Park - Yarran Gap Road that is not yet under control.
Due to erratic winds you may experience winds from different directions.
High temperatures and strong winds are expected today that will cause increased fire activity.

Road Closure: Glenelg Highway is closed between Dunkeld and Wickliffe

Communications:
The communications tower at Mt William has been impacted. Your mobile and internet services will be effected. Tune to ABC radio to stay informed.
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.
When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
You should leave and travel away from the fire.

Relief Centres:
Ararat - Alexandra Oval Community Centre 1 Waratah Ave, Ararat.

Register your attendance at Ararat relief centre 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. Register your attendance at Stawell relief centre via this link.

Pets are welcome, please ensure they are on a lead at all times.

Hamilton - Monivae College133 Ballarat Road, Hamilton.

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.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Embers are starting small fires ahead of the main fire.
Trees can be extremely dangerous during a bushfire or high winds. Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.
Embers are starting small fires ahead of the main fire.

This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 26/12/2024 11:00 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.

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