Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Fire Extreme Mulgrave, Wheelers Hill 25/11/2019
This Emergency Warning is being issued for Mulgrave, Wheelers Hill.

  •  There is a Petrol Tanker fire on the Monash freeway between Springvale road and Wellington road. 
Do not enter the area - it is extremely dangerous. Anyone located south of the Monash freeway between Springvale road and Wellington road should leave immediately. 
Traffic along the Monash Freeway in both directions in the area has now been stopped
What you should do: 

Leave now: 
  • When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.
  • Travel to the home of family or friends who are away from the warning area.
  • Avoid travelling to Mulgrave via the Monash freeway.

If you are travelling: 
  • If you are away from home do not return.
  • If you are currently driving you should shut all windows, turn off your air conditioning and immediately leave the area.

Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you choose to stay.

If you stay, seek shelter indoors: 
  • If you are unable to leave you should move indoors.
  • Close all windows and doors.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The following roads are closed: Monash freeway between Ferntree Gully and Wellington roads.  On ramps to the Monash Freeway at Wellington road and Springvale road.
  • Traffic in the area will be affected.
  • Check the VicRoads website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au) for road closures 
  • You will see smoke to the south of this area 
This message was issued by Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

The next update is expected by 25/11/2019 05:20 pm or as the situation changes.

Health information:
  • If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
  • Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Smoke information: 
  • Smoke can affect people's health.
  • People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Stay informed: 
  • Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about this warning on freecall 1800 226 226.
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
  • For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
  • Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfires) or Facebook.