Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 3:07 PM.

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Granya, Bungil, Burrowye, Walwa and surrounds.

- There is a bushfire 25Km West Of Walwa that is out of control.
- Properties within the warning area could be impacted.
- Current wind direction is from the south-east towards north-north west.
- Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
- A relief centre is available at the Wodonga Racecourse.
- Works are occurring to restore essentials services.
- This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 11:03am.

Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.

Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
What you should do:

Travel to:

- The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area.
- When you leave remember to take your pets, medications, a fully charged mobile phone and charger.

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 shelter indoors:

- Close all exterior doors, windows and vents. Turn off cooling systems.
- You 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.

If you cannot get indoors, other last resort options include:

- Shelter in the middle of a large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve.
- Get into a large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool.
- Try to protect yourself from the fire's heat.

If you are caught in fire in your car:

- Park behind a solid structure to block the fire's heat or pull over to cleared area.
- Try to position the car towards the approaching fire.
- Turn on your hazard lights and headlights.
- Close all windows.
- Turn off the air-conditioning and shut all the air vents.
- Turn your car engine off.
- Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a pure woollen blanket.

Impacts in your area:

- Residents from Burrowye and Walwa should travel to Albury/Wodonga via NSW roads, which can be accessed at the river crossing on Jingellic Road.
- Residents from Thologolong and Granya must travel west along the Murray River Road to Albury/Wodonga or Tallangatta.

Road closures:
- Granya road between Murray River Rd and Murray Valley Highway
- Shelley Road between Murray Valley Highway and Walwa

Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.

This messages was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

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