Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 10:23 AM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Baring, Big Desert, Boinka, Linga, Patchewollock, Torrita, Underbool, Walpeup.

- The bushfire that started South of Underbool is not yet under control.
- The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
- It is safe to return to the area. Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.

The threat is reduced, but 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:

- Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
- Wyperfeld National Park is closed to the public.

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

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