Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 11:09 AM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Mooralla, Woohlpooer.
The bushfire Grampians National Park - Victoria Range is not yet under control.
There was a significant increase in fire activity overnight that caused the fire to spread in multiple directions.
The fire activity has temporarily subsided but is still expected to impact private land on the western edge at various points between Hoffmans Rd and Billywing Road.
The north west edge of the fire has crossed Billywing Track and is heading north west towards the Henty Highway.
This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 7:37am today 30 January.
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 or to Hamilton.
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.
Relief Centre
A relief centre is open at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, 111 Brown Street, Hamilton. Arrangements can be made for companion animals including cats, dogs and horses via the relief centre.

Community Meetings will be held on Thursday 30 January 2025.
Halls Gap - 12:00pm at the Town Hall, 117-119 Grampians Road, Halls Gap.
Cavendish - 7:00pm at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 2 Barker Street Cavendish.
For details about which parts of the Grampians National Park are open to visitors, visit the Parks Victoria Website.
This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 30/01/2025 05:30 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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