Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 6:06 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Dean, Newlyn, Newlyn North, Springmount.

There is a bushfire at Melbourne Rd, Creswick that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Creswick Road, Creswick in a south-easterly direction towards Howards Road, Wattle Flat.

A wind change is expected around 7.00pm, which will cause the fire to change directions towards Dean and Mollongghip. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
This bushfire could impact Dean and Mollongghip any time between 7pm and 8pm.

Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.

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.
Protect yourself and your family.
If you are away from home, do not return.

If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave:
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:

Road Closures:

Melbourne Road between Creswick Dean Road and Wattle Flat Road
Bungaree- Daylesford Road between Wattle Flat Road and Ballarat-Daylesford Road
Ballarat-Daylesford Road between Madderns Road and Bungaree Creswick Road
Madderns Road between Ballarat- Daylesford Road and Clarkes Road
Clarkes Road between Madderns Road and Longs Hills Road

Relief Centre

A Relief Centre is open at Doug Lindsay Reserve, Lindsay Park Drive, Creswick.

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.

Trees can be extremely hazardous during a bushfire or high winds. Avoid standing, parking or travelling in areas of fire affected trees.

Trees can fall across roads and cause dangerous driving conditions.

Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 16/12/2024 09:10 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:
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