Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 12:16 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Barjarg, Bonnie Doon, Peppin Point, Creek Junction, Dry Creek, Lima East, Maindample, Tallangallook, Too-rour and Surrounds

- This Watch and Act replaces the previous Watch and Act issued at 9.40am on 13/1.
- There is a bushfire at Longwood that is not yet under control.
- Roads are being prioritised and assessed for safe access.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Acheron, Alexandra, Cathkin, Caveat, Creightons Creek, Devils River, Dropmore, Eildon, Fawcett, Ghin Ghin, Gobur, Gooram, Highlands, Kanumbra, Karralika Heights, Kelvin View, Killingworth, Koriella, Lake Eildon, Limestone, Longwood, Longwood East, Maindample, Molesworth, Old Longwood, Ruffy, Snobs Creek, Tarcombe, Taylor Bay, Terip Terip, Thornton, Upton Hill, Whanregarwen, Yarck, Yea.

- There is a bushfire at Longwood that is not yet under control.
- Fire Crews are currently working in and patrolling this area.
- Roads are being prioritised and assessed for safe access.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Ancona, Fawcett, Kithbrook, Merton, Strathbogie, Strathbogie South, Woodfield.

- This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued 12.51pm on Monday 12th January.
- There is a bushfire at Longwood that is not yet under control.
- Roads are being prioritised and assessed for safe access.
- Fire Crews are currently working in and patrolling this area.

The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

Roads in this area maybe too dangerous to travel. Traffic Management Points are in place for your safety.

What you should do:

- Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
- Enact your fire survival plan.
- If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
- If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
- Protect yourself and your family.
- Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe.

Remember to:

- Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
- Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires.
- Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.

Impacts in your area:

Road Closures:

Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

Traffic Management points are currently in place for this fire. We're asking those who are not local to the area to avoid unnecessary travel to respect that only people who need to get through will be given access. Traffic management points are in place to ensure your safety and you may be asked for ID.

Trees can be extremely dangerous during a bushfire or high winds. Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

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