Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Not Safe to Return

Issued Today at 1:37 PM.

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

This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 2.52pm, 30 December 2024.

It is Not Safe to Return to Long Gully Road to College Road area, east of Mt William.
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.
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.

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.

The next update is expected by 02/01/2025 02:40 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. 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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