Source: VIC Emergency
Watch and Act - Bushfire - Threat is Reduced - Monitor
Conditions
Issued Today at 5:59 PM.
This Watch and Act message is being issued for the eastern side of
the Grampians National Park from Halls Gap to Bornes Hill,
including Mafeking and Watgania.
This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act message issued on
January 2, 2025, at 7.30am.
Only residents are allowed to return to their properties via
Traffic Management Points, proof of address will be required.
If returning to the fire affected area, proceed with
caution.
The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation
can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to
act.
Halls Gap and the Grampians National Park remains closed to
visitors. For further details visit the Parks Victoria Website. No
access to the park is permitted.
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera on
Saturday, 4 January 2025.
The threat is reduced, but the situation can change at any time.
You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
With hot, dry and windy conditions over the weekend, the situation
can change rapidly. Stay informed and monitor the situation.
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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.
Road closures are still in place. Check the VicTraffic website or
call 13 11 70 for road closures.
Plan what you would do if the situation changes.
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.
If you see impacted wildlife - call 1300 356 882 or download the
Wildlife Emergency App.
Northern Shire Cool spaces are available at Stawell Sports and
Aquatic Centre, St Arnaud swimming pool and Northern Grampian
libraries
Ararat Rural City Council cool space, Alexandra oval community
centre Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. Remember
to:
Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Leave early. 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.
Recovery and Resilience
If you have been or may be impacted by the current bushfires in
Victoria, it is understandable if you are feeling concerned and
experiencing a mix of strong mental, emotional or physical
reactions right now.
Over the holiday season, try to focus on what is within your
control, such as staying up to date with the latest warnings and
alerts at www.emergency.vic.gov.au (or the VicEmergency App on your
mobile phone), and reviewing your personal emergency plan.
For emergency relief information during major incidents, call the
VicEmergency hotline on 1800 226 226 or visit
www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief.
Impacts in your area:
Residents accessing fire affected areas must remain vigilant, as
tree hazards may be present.
Many roads within the fire affected area remain closed.
Be mindful of the increased traffic, firefighting vehicles, heavy
equipment and aircraft are still working in the area.
Smoke from bushfires can reduce air quality and may affect your
health. For more information visit the Better Health website.
Trees can be extremely dangerous during a bushfire or high winds.
Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
The next update is expected by 04/01/2025 07:00 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask
them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
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