Bundoora, Greensborough, Mill Park, Watsonia, Watsonia North, Briar Hill, Diamond Creek, Macleod, Plenty, South Morang, St Helena
157498732100029/11/2019
This Watch & Act message
is being issued for Briar Hill, Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Greensborough, Macleod, Mill Park, Plenty, South Morang, St Helena, Watsonia, Watsonia North.
There is a bushfire at Plenty Gorge that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling in a southerly direction towards greensborough.
This bushfire could impact Greensborough any time between now and 930
Don't wait,
leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very
quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
What you should do:
When you leave remember to take your pets, mobile phone and medications.
Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning
area or greensborough.
Keep the roads clear so emergency
services can respond.
If you are away from home do not
return.
Monitor conditions for changes in
the situation.
Find information on protecting yourself and your family: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/.
If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Bushfires can spread quickly and are extremely dangerous.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers large distances ahead of the main fire.
Spot fires and embers are starting up to 2 km ahead of the main fire at plenty Gorge.
This
message was issued by Metropolitan Fire Brigade.
The
next update is expected by 29/11/2019 12:30 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.
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.