Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Prepare to Leave

Issued Today at 5:55 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Caveat, Dropmore, Highlands, Terip Terip, Yarck.
It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave.
There is a bushfire at Longwood. The bushfire is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from Longwood in a south-easterly direction towards Caveat.
Embers are starting small fires ahead of the main fire.
Prepare to Leave. Have your items ready and your travel plans organised.
What you should do:
Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can mean the situation is worsening.
Protect yourself and your family.
If you are not prepared, leave now. Don't wait until it is too late - leave early.
If you are away from home, do not return.
If you are leaving, pack:
Cash
Clothing for three days
Medicine for three days
Phone and chargers
Toiletries
Important documents
Meaningful items and photos
Pet essentials, including leash and carriers.
Check on your neighbours if it is safe.

Check the VicTraffic website for road closures.

Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe.

Where to go:
There is an Emergency Relief Centre open at:
Yea Recreational Reserve
Snodgrass Street, Yea.

Friends or family away from the fire.
Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact.
Impacts in your area:
The following roads are:
Creightons Creek Road and Hume Freeway
Longwood Ruffy Road and Gap Road
Berrys Lane and Hume Freeway
Oak Valley Road and Gilberts Road
Redgate Lane and Longwood Ruffy Road.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 08/01/2026 12:00 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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