General News
18 December, 2024
Big Cord, Mirranatwa, Jimmy Creek residents told to leave immediately
More than 4456 ha of bushland has burnt in the bushfire.
Update 8.30pm: The Emergency Warning has been extended to Grampians residents in Big Cord, Mirranatwa and Jimmy Creek.
The bushfire is still travelling from Grampians Road in a northwesterly direction towards Victoria Valley Road.
Almost 40 vehicles are responding to the main blaze and 4456 ha of land has been burnt.
Update 4.30pm: The Emergency Warning has been extended to Grampians residents in Bornes Hill and Mafeking.
The bushfire has crossed Henham Track near Victoria Valley Road and is moving northwestly towards Victoria Valley Road.
Home in the Mirrantwa area is being impacted and will continue to be impacted over the next three hours.
The next update is expected by 6.20 pm or as the situation changes.
Remember: Use multiple sources to stay informed.
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Update 2.30pm: An Emergency Warning has been issued for Grampians residents near Mirranatwa and Victoria Valley.
Private Property in the Mirrantwa area could be impacted anytime within the next one to three hours.
The bushfire is travelling from Grampians Road in a North-Westerly direction towards Victoria Valley Road.
A relief centre is established at Sterling Place, 14 Sterling Place, Dunkeld.
When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights.
If you are unable to leave you should shelter indoors:
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems.
AdvertisementYou must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you.
Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or window including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire.
If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
Update 12.45pm: A Watch and Act message has been issued for Bornes Hill, Mafeking, Mirranatwa, Victoria Valley.
The Grampians National Park is not yet under control and is expected to impact the western side of Grampians Tourist Road within the next hour.
It is travelling in a north-westerly direction and has crossed Yarram Gap Road but has not impacted private property.
Earlier: Fire crews and aircraft worked overnight to bring the fire on Yarram Gap Road in Bornes Hill and Mafeking under control.
More than 520 hectares have burnt in bushland about 23km north of Dunkeld.
While the fire continues to burn in the Grampian National Park and has crossed Yarram Gap Road; however, it has not impacted private property.
The southern part of the Grampians National Park, including the Grampians Peaks trail, is closed from Jimmy Creek to Dunkeld.
Yarram Gap Road is closed from Grampians Tourist Road to Moyston-Dunkeld Road.
Emergency services have issued the following warnings to residents in the Mafeking and Moyston area:
Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
Review your fire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
Members of the public can report incidents of sick, injured, or orphaned native animals anywhere in the state to Wildlife Victoria's 24/7 wildlife emergency response service at (03) 8400 7300.
If your property has been impacted by fire or storms and you have urgent animal welfare needs, please contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
An animal health team will assess livestock and provide advice to support your property's recovery.
More to come.