Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 9:36 AM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for South of Trawool, North of Fairview Road and West of King Parrot Creek Kerrisdale.

- There is a bushfire at Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- Smoke will be increased today due to operations to burn out fuels to containment lines.

The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.

What you should do:

- Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
- Enact your fire survival plan.
- If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
- If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
- Protect yourself and your family.

Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe.

Remember to:

- Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
- Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires.
- Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.

Impacts in your area:

- Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
- Firefighters, aircraft and machinery are working to contain the fire.
- Smoke will be visible to nearby communities.

This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.


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