Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Arbuckle, Billabong, Howitt Plains, Reynard, Tamboritha, Wongungarra, Wonnangatta.
There is a bushfire at Wonnangatta Valley that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from the Wonnangatta Valley in a westerly direction towards the Howitt Road.
Don't wait, leaving the area now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
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.
Protect yourself and your family.
When driving, slow down, turn on your headlights and watch for emergency service vehicles. Smoke will make it difficult to see.

Impacts in your area:
All access to the Wonnangatta Valley is closed.

The following roads, tracks an destinations are closed:
Zeka Spur Track
Herne Spur Track
Wonnangatta Track between Herne Spur and Rileys Track
Humphrey River Track south of Wombat Range
Howitt Road
Bryces Gorge and Guys Hut
Caledonia River Track
Butcher Country Track
King Billy Track
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

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