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Advice alert issued for Boolarra and Boolarra South

Dec 22 2024 Updated December 22, 2024

Sentinel-Times

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A stay informed advice alert has been issued for Boolarra and Boolarra South residents as a bushfire moves from Barktown Rd in a northerly direction towards the Mirboo North Regional Park.

AN ADVICE alert has been issued for Boolarra and Boolarra South this evening as a bush fire travels from Barktown Road in a northerly direction towards the Mirboo North Regional Park.

The bush fire is not yet under control.

There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

A community message has been issued for smoke in the area.

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