Update: Catastrophic conditions are pushing a fast-moving grassfire into Harcourt, Ravenswood South and surrounds.
There is an out-of-control grassfire at Harcourt, that is currently travelling in a southerly direction from Fogarty’s Gap Road towards Midland Highway.
People in this area should first check VicEmergency for current warnings. If you are not under an Emergency Warning – Take Shelter Now, you must activate your bushfire survival plan and leave immediately ahead of predicted worsening conditions. Leaving early is always the safest option to protect your life. Check warnings regularly as the situation changes.
Communities that could be impacted by fire front or embers until 11pm tonight include: Ravenswood South, Harcourt North, Harcourt, Barkers Creek, Dog Rocks Saddle, Barkers Creek, Faraday, Golden Point and surrounds.
These maps represent the potential spread of fire in a worst-case scenario – which is possible given the Catastrophic conditions in this area.
When leaving, be sure to let your family and friends know where you are going or use Register.Find.Reunite to ensure that emergency services know you’re safe.
Avoid any travel through bushland areas where possible.
It is vital to take action to protect your life. Your life may depend on the decisions you make.
Fire safety is a shared responsibility.
Victorians are reminded to never rely on one channel for emergency information. Connect to official sources of emergency information, including emergency.vic.gov.au, the VicEmergency app emergency and radio broadcasters.
For road closure information, visit https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/