Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 10:58 AM.
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Bayindeen, Buangor, Glenlogie, Middle Creek, Mount Cole, Mount Lonarch, Raglan.

It is strongly recommended that you Prepare to Evacuate.
There is a bushfire at Rocky Rd, Warrak that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Rocky Road,Warrak in a south-easterly direction towards Eurambeen-Raglan Road.
If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you.

If you are located in Bayindeen and surrounding areas, act now to protect your life. Prepare to evacuate immediately and leave as soon as you are ready, as roads will become busy as people leave.
What you should do:
How to evacuate:
You should pack:

Cash
Clothing for three days
Medicine for three days
Phone and chargers
Toiletries
Important documents
Momentos and photos
Pet essentials, including leash and carriers.
If possible, make sure your neighbours are aware of the situation and check if they need help.
Check the VicRoads website for road closures.

When you are ready, you should leave immediately. Don't wait to be told when to leave.

Where to go:

You can go to friends or family in a safer location.

Directions and routes:

Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact.

Transport:

Evacuation assistance:
Impacts in your area:

Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Bushfires can generate enormous amounts of radiant heat. Heat will kill you before the fire reaches you.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 22/02/2024 04:00 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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