Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 5:46 PM.

This Emergency Warning to Evacuate Immediately is being issued for Dimboola, Pimpinio, Wail.
There is a bushfire in the Little Desert National Park that is not yet under control.
The fire is travelling in an easterly direction towards Dimboola and is expected to impact Dimboola at 7:30pm.
This is an active and dynamic fire that is spreading rapidly.
This fire creating a large amount of smoke that can be seen and smelt over a long distance.
If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you.
If you are located in Dimboola, it is recommended you evacuate immediately and move to a safer location away from the fire.
What you should do:
This Emergency Warning is current until 8am Tuesday 28 January 2025. Evacuation after this time is considered life threatening.

After 7:30pm tonight, Monday 27 January it may be too late to leave. Shelter indoors when the fire arrives - protect yourself from the radiant heat.

Evacuate immediately:
Evacuate immediately with all members of your household.
When you leave, remember to take your pets, mobile phone and charger.
If you are away from home, do not return.
Travel to a safer location. Options include:
A relief centre is open at Horsham Senior Citizens Centre, 17 Roberts Avenue, Horsham.
The home of family or friends away from the warning area.
Residents in Dimboola should leave via the Borung Highway and head towards Warracknabeal and turn right on the Blue Ribbon road towards Horsham.

Residents in Wail and Pimpinio should travel south towards Horsham.

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, you should seek shelter inside:
Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from pure cotton or wool. Wear leather boots and heavy duty leather gloves.
Close all exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems.
Shelter in a room that has a door and or a window to the outside. The building can protect you from radiant heat. It is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire.
If your home catches on fire:
Move away from the rooms that are on fire, closing doors behind you.
As soon as the bushfire has passed the house, or the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt. Staying inside a burning building will almost certainly end in death.
It may still be too hot to remain outside, so you'll need to seek shelter in another structure or last resort option.
Impacts in your area:
The Nhill-Harrow Road is closed.
The Western Highway is closed between Dimboola and Horsham. You will be able to use the Western Highway to evacuate.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 27/01/2025 10:50 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.
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