Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 1:25 PM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Mirranatwa.
There is a bushfire at Grampians National Park - Victoria Range (Bullawin) that is not yet under control.
This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 10.30am.
The bushfire is travelling from Grampians National Park in a southerly direction.
The spread of the fire has been slowed, crews continue to work on building containment line and supressing fire activity

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:
Hamilton Emergency Relief Centre - Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, 113 Brown Street, Hamilton. Open daily from 9:00am to 7:00pm, If you require the relief centre outside of these hours, there is a phone number you can call at the centre and a staff member will be with you promptly. OR
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.
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:
The Henty Highway is closed between Horsham and Cavendish.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Smoke:
Your nose is an excellent smoke detector. If you can smell smoke, take the necessary precautions to protect your health. You can self-assess the air quality near you using https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/environmental-information/air-quality/smoke/smoke-your-health.Take action to reduce your exposure to smoke and protect your health: Everyone should minimise the time spent in smoky conditions whenever practical to do so.
People over 65 years, children 14 years and younger, pregnant women and those with existing heart or lung conditions, should reduce prolonged or heavy physical activity. Where possible (and not under direct threat from fires), also limit the time spent outdoors and when indoors, close windows and doors. If there is a break in smoky conditions, open the windows and air out your home.
Anyone with a heart or lung condition should take their medication as prescribed. People with asthma should follow their personal asthma action plan, continue to take preventer medication as prescribed and keep reliever medication on hand.
If you or anyone in your care is worried about symptoms, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 60 60 24.Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing or tightness in the chest should seek urgent medical assistance and call Triple Zero (000).
This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 03/02/2025 09:00 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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