Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Threat is Reduced - Monitor Conditions

Issued Today at 12:13 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Dimboola, Wail.
This Watch and Act replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 5:57am today, Tuesday 28 January.
The bushfire in the Little Desert National park is not yet under control.
The threat to Dimboola township and Wail has reduced.
The fire is still active on the northern and southern edges of the Little Desert National Park.
Planning is underway to allow residents and those with authorised access to return to Dimboola and Wail. Notification of access will be made later today.
The threat is reduced for Dimboola and Wail, but there is still fire activity in the Little Desert National Park.
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 Horsham.
Impacts in your area:
The Western Highway is closed between Dimboola and Nhill.
The Western Highway is closed between Dimboola and Horsham.
The Borung Highway is closed from Dimboola to Cannum.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
The Little Desert National Park is closed.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 28/01/2025 05:20 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)
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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