Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 2:47 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Big Cord, Glenisla Crossing, Mooralla, the top section of Rocklands Reservoir, Strachans, Victoria Valley, Zumsteins
There is a bushfire in the Grampians National Park - Victoria Range that is not yet under control.
The fire is travelling quickly in a northerly direction towards Billywing Road and Glenisla.
There is also some fire activity in the south-eastern side that is spreading slowly.
This Watch and Act replaces the Watch & Act issued at 1:02pm.
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 or Hamilton.
Impacts in your area:
The Henty Highway is closed between Horsham & Hamilton.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Relief Centre
A relief centre is open at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, 111 Brown Street, Hamilton. Arrangements can be made for companion animals including cats, dogs and horses via the relief centre.

A Community Meetings will be held on Thursday 30th January, 2025 at Cavendish - 7:00pm at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 2 Barker Street Cavendish.

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 31/01/2025 01:50 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.

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