Source: VIC Emergency
Issued Today at 12:05 AM.
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Baddaginnie,
Balmattum, Boho, Boho South, Harrys Creek, Marraweeney, Violet
Town, Warrenbayne.
There is a bushfire at Upper Boho Road that is not yet under
control.
The bushfire is travelling from Upper Boho Road in a southerly
direction.
The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions
and be ready to act.
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:
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large
distances 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.
Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving
conditions.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
The next update is expected by 23/02/2025 03:00 am 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)
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.
For 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.
CFA Current
Bushfires
22/Feb/2025 02:14 PM