Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Leave Now

Issued Today at 12:20 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Digby, Grassdale, Hotspur.

There is a bushfire at 2.5 Km North Of Hotspur that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Hotspur State Forest in a north-easterly direction.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice message issued at 12:26pm.
Emergency Services aircraft and ground crew are active in the area.
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.
Enact your fire survival plan.
Impacts in your area:
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 17/12/2024 04:30 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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