Source: VIC Emergency

Emergency Warning - Grass Fire - Evacuate Immediately

Issued Today at 1:40 PM.

This Emergency Warning to Evacuate Immediately is being issued for Carranballac, Skipton, Streatham, Vite Vite North.
It is strongly recommended that you evacuate immediately.
There is a grassfire at Yalla-Y-Poora Rd, Streatham that is not yet under control.
The grassfire is travelling from Carranballac Recreation Reserve in a westerly direction towards Skipton.
The fire is expected to impact Skipton at 4:30pm.
If you are located in Carranballac, Skipton or Vite Vite North, it is strongly recommended you evacuate immediately and move to a safer location away from the fire.
What you should do:

This Emergency Warning is current until 9 January 2026, 4.30pm.

Evacuate immediately:
When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
If you are away from home, do not return.
If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you.
Travel to a safer location. Options include:
The home of family or friends away from the warning area.

If you are located in Carranballac, Vite Vite North & Skipton, you should leave using the Glenelg Hwy towards Skipton, then north to Beaufort via Skipton Rd.

In the car:
If you are travelling, do not enter the area. Make a u-turn and travel to safety.
Slow down and turn on your headlights. Smoke will make it difficult to see.
If you are unable to leave shelter indoors:
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems. Shelter in a room that has two exits, such as a door or a window, including one directly to the outside.
It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
Impacts in your area:
The following roads are closed:
Glenelg Hwy between Streatham & Skipton
Beaufort-Carranballac Rd
Eurambeen-Streatham Rd.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 09/01/2026 04:50 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)
Tune in to 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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