A bushfire is burning in the Grampians National Park, prompting authorities to issue a 'watch and act' warning for residents in several areas.
A bushfire is burning in the Grampians National Park near Mirranatwa on Yarram Gap Road. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned 500 hectares and continues to grow. Residents in Bornes Hill, Mirranatwa, the Grampians, Jimmy Creek, and Victoria Valley have been told to prepare to leave as a 'watch and act' warning remains in place.Heavy smoke continues to blanket the area.
The bushfire is currently burning in a north-easterly direction in the Serra Range and in a southerly direction towards Victoria Valley and Bornes Hill. VicEmergency recommends that impacted residents monitor the situation, including factors such as wind speed, wind direction, and poor visibility. Residents wanting to leave have been advised to use Victoria Valley Road and head towards Dunkeld. Several roads are closed including:Victoria Valley Road is closed at the Victoria Point Intersection. A relief centre has been set up at 14 Sterling Place in Dunkeld, although it is currently unstaffed. Authorities have also issued a watch and act message for a bushfire in The Gurdies in southern Gippsland, east of Melbourne. 'The bushfire is travelling in a northerly direction from the Sand Supplies in The Gurdies towards Woodland Close off St Helier Road,' the warning said. 'Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time.'The fire has been burning since 3.28pm yesterday. Temperatures in Melbourne are expected to reach 34 degrees today, but it will be much hotter in the Mallee, with daytime maximums around 40 degrees. Extreme fire danger is forecast for the Mallee and Wimmera due to the combination of very hot, dry conditions and moderate to fresh north-to-northwesterly winds. The South West, where the Grampians fire is burning, has been warned of high fire danger
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