Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Barwon Downs.

There is a bushfire at Barongarook that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Corner of Lodge Road Wares Road in a easterly direction.
This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 1:38 PM.

The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
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.
A drop in center is located at COPACC - Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Center 95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac.

Impacts in your area:

Traffic management points are currently in place at:

Intersection of Colac - Forrest Road and Meadowell Road
Intersection of Robinsons Road and Parkes Lodge Road
Intersection of Porcupine Lane and Boundary Road.
Intersection of McDonalds Road and Kawarren East Road

Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 13/02/2025 07:50 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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