Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 9:46 AM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Carranballac, Streatham and the rural area of Skipton.

- The grassfire is now contained.
- However, it is Not Safe to Return to Carranballac, Streatham and the rural area of Skipton.
- Hazardous trees and fallen powerlines, pose a significant risk to residents attempting to return home.
- A hazardous tree assessment team is working to re-open roads.
- Powercor are on scene assessing and repairing critical infrastructure.

If you left Carranballac, Streatham and the rural area of Skipton, it is Not Safe to Return.
Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.

What you should do:

If you have not already left:

- Stay where you are and avoid dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
- Check you have enough food, drinking water and medications - if you do not, phone Triple Zero (000) for assistance.

If you have already left:

- Do not return to your home until a Safe to Return notification is issued.
- A relief centre is open at the Beaufort Community Resource Centre, 72 Neill Street, Beaufort from 10:00am to 5:00pm.
- Register at a relief centre so your friends, family and authorities can be informed that you are safe.
- Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

Impacts in your area:

- The following roads are closed:
- The Glenelg Highway is closed between: Eurambeen-Streatham Road, Streatham and Pittong-Lismore Road, Skipton.
- Stockyard Hill Road at Park Road in Beaufort.
- Glenelg Highway at Lake Bolac.
- Eurambeen-Streatham Road at Mt William Road.
- Rossbridge-Streatham Road at Mortlake-Ararat Road, Rossbridge.

Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

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