Source: VIC Emergency

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Halls Gap and Pomonal.

This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 7.06pm 27 December 2024.

Halls Gap and the Grampians National Park remains closed to visitors.
No access is permitted to the National Park. For further details visit the Park Victoria website.

Residents only are allowed to return to their properties via the Traffic Management Points, proof of address will be required.

The bushfire is still not yet under control, the spread of the bushfire has slowed for now.
If returning to the fire affected area, proceed with caution.
Burning out operations may be undertaken over the coming days whenever conditions are suitable to help strengthen our containment lines. An increase in smoke may be visible in the nearby communities.
The fire situation can change at any time, you must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Long Gully Road to College Road are, east of Mt William.

This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 2:35, 27 December 2024.

It is Not Safe to Return to Long Gully Road to College Road area, east of Mt William.
There is a bushfire at Grampians National Park is not yet under control.
There are numerous trees impacted by fire in the area and it is not safe to enter. Many roads within the fire affected areas have not been assessed and remain closed due to tree risk. Crews will be undertaking assessment and treatment over the coming days.

Community Meetings 29th December 2024

Halls Gap - Centenary Hall - 12:30pm - 1:30pm 117-119 Grampians Road, Halls Gap

Pomonal - Pomonal Community Hall 2:30pm - 3:30pm Ararat-Halls Gap Road, Pomonal

Willaura - Willaura Hall, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Street, Willaura

Laharum - Laharum Hall, 7.30pm -8:30pm 1574 Northern Grampians Road, Laharum

Community Newsletter: Grampians National Park - Yarram Gap Road Fire issue no. 2 is now available via this link.

If you left the area from Long Gully Road to College Road in the impacted fire area, it is Not Safe to Return.
Be aware of potential dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
What you should do:

If you have not already left:
Stay where you are and avoid dangerous bushfire and tree hazards.
Check you have enough food, drinking water and medications - if you do not, phone Triple Zero (000) for assistance.
If you have already left:
Do not return to your home until a Safe to Return notification is issued.
Recovery and Resilience
If you have been / 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:
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Trees can be extremely dangerous during a bushfire or high winds. Do not stand, park or travel in areas of fire affected trees.
Smoke from bushfires can reduce air quality and may affect your health. For more information visit the Better Health website.
Impacted Wildlife - Call 1300 356 882 or download the Wildlife Emergency App.
Check the VicTraffic website (traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
The Grampians National Park remains closed. Further information can be found at the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Website.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for the area on the eastern side of the Grampians National Park from Moyston to Bornes Hill, including Mafeking, Watgania and Maroona

This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 8.10pm, 28 December 2024.

Halls Gap and the Grampians National Park remains closed to visitors.
No access is permitted to the National Park. For further details visit the Parks Victoria website.

Residents only 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 bushfire at Grampians National Park is not yet under control. The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now.
The fire situation can change at any time, you must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

CFA Current Bushfires