Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Carlsruhe, Pipers Creek.
There is a grassfire at Chases Lane, Pipers Creek that is not yet under control.
This grassfire is travelling in a southerly direction from near the intersection of Pipers Creek Road towards Three Chain Road, Carlsruhe.
Staying close to a building where you can shelter is the safest option, as conditions can change suddenly.

Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do:
Monitor changes, including increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility that indicates the situation is changing.
If you are away from home, do not return.
Enact your fire survival plan.
If the situation changes you will need to leave quickly. Plan to:
Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
Impacts in your area:
Grassfires can start and spread quickly, and are extremely dangerous.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.


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