Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
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Issued Today at 8:27 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Musk Vale, Sailors Falls, Sailors Hill.
There is a bushfire in Hepburn Regional Park near Black Jack Track that is not yet under control.
Although fire behaviour has decreased, and the fire is not currently spreading, dry conditions and elevated winds overnight could mean conditions may change.
Firefighters will work through the night to strengthen containment lines in preparation for tomorrow's warm and dry conditions.
This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch & Act - Prepare to Leave issued at 4:59pm.
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.
Relief Centre
The Relief Centre at Newlyn Recreation Reserve at 2745 Midland Highway, Newlyn, is closed.
Impacts in your area:
Firefighters are responding to this fire.
Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
Traffic management points - access for residents only
There are traffic management points at:
The corner of Old Ballarat Road and Ridge Road
The corner of Ballan-Daylesford and Ridge Road

Essential water replacement
Essential water used by aircraft to fight the fire will be replaced.
To find out more, go to: Recovery after an emergency

This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 13/04/2025 06:30 am 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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