UPDATE: A WATCH and Act had been issued for a bushfire at The Gurdies with those on Woodland Close advised to prepare to evacuate.
The grass fire is travelling in a northerly direction from The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve towards Woodland Close off Gurdies - St Helier Road.
Those nearby are have been told to stay close to a building where you can shelter is the safest option.
Eighteen trucks are responding to a bushfire at The Gurdies this afternoon which started around 3.28pm. It’s understood the fire near Gurdies-St Helier Road is not yet under control.
Advice from VicEmergency:
Watch and Act message is being issued for The Gurdies.
- There is a grassfire at The Gurdies that is not yet under control.
- This grassfire is travelling in a northerly direction from The Gurdies NCR towards Woodland Close off Gurdies St Helier Road.
Staying close to a building where you can shelter is the safest option, as conditions can change suddenly.
Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do:
- Monitor changes, including increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility that indicates the situation is changing.
- If you are away from home, do not return.
If the situation changes you will need to leave quickly. Plan to:
- Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
- Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
- Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
Impacts in your area:
- Grassfires can start and spread quickly, and are extremely dangerous.
- Fire fighters are on scene
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
The next update is expected by 19/12/2024 07:30 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.
- To access this 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 on 1800 555 677.
