Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - Health Extreme Corio, Lovely Banks, Lara 26/12/2019
This Emergency Warning is being issued for hazardous air quality in the Corio, Lara, Lovely Banks area.

  • Smoke is currently affecting air quality in the Corio, Lara, Lovely Banks area.
Smoke is affecting people's health. You must take steps to protect your health and the health of your family.
Excessive smoke can aggravate existing heart and lung conditions and cause irritated eyes, coughing and wheezing.

What you should do:
  • You should avoid all outdoor physical activity.
  • Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call Triple Zero (000).
  • For more information on smoke and your health visit the Better Health Channel.

If you are sensitive to smoke:
  • Some people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • You will be more sensitive to smoke if you have a heart or lung condition (including asthma), are pregnant, or are over 65. Children up to 14 are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • If you are sensitive to smoke you should stay indoors. Keep physical activity levels as low as possible.
  • If you are experiencing symptoms due to smoke exposure you should consider taking a break by visiting friends or family who live outside of the smoky area.
  • If you have a heart or lung conditions you should take your medication as prescribed by your doctor.
  • If you are asthmatic, follow your asthma plan and carry reliever medication with you.
Impacts in your area:
It will be smoky or hazy in your area. 
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 27/12/2019 12:30 am or as the situation changes.

Health information:
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.