A bushfire in the Grampians National Park has burned through 5,000 hectares of land, prompting a watch and act message for residents in several areas.
An out-of-control bushfire in the Grampians National Park has burned through 5,000 hectares of land. A watch and act message, prepare to leave, is in place for people in Grampians, Miranatwa, Victoria Valley and Jimmy Creek.Properties have come under threat in the Grampians National Park after a bushfire ripped through more than 5,000 hectares of land in just 24 hours.For emergency assistance during severe weather and floods, contact the SES 131 500.
A relief centre has been established at Sterling Place, Dunkeld.At 7am yesterday the blaze on Yarram Gap Road burned 500 hectares, after being sparked by multiple lightning strikes.An emergency warning to leave immediately has been downgraded this morning to watch and act, prepare to leave, for Grampians, Mirranatwa, Victoria Valley and Jimmy Creek. Areas east and south of the fire including in Mafeking, Dunkeld, Bornes Hill, Willaura and Moyston are under an advice warning — residents are urged to stay informed.A relief centre is now open at Sterling Place in Dunkeld for those evacuating the fires. Incident controller Peter Brick told ABC Ballarat Breakfast Radio there was a 'significant' run of fire over the last day.'What it tells us is the vegetation is really dry, you've had very low rainfall … it did pop out into some private property in the Mirranatwa area, up in the Victoria Valley.'One property in the area had been in the direct line of fire, but Mr Brick said there were smaller sheds in the vicinity, and farms. 'Unfortunately we've had reports that a few sheep are deceased, they got caught in the fire. Agriculture Victoria vets will head out there today.''We have another three strike teams going in this morning … Where we did see the fire continue to grow is back in the park area, at the north and southern end.CFA state agency commander David Harris told the ABC crews worked tirelessly overnigh
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