Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire Minor Illabarook, Pitfield, Pitfield Plains, Piggoreet, Happy Valley, Staffordshire Reef, Italian Gully, Newtown, Berringa, Cape Clear, Dereel, Mannibadar, Rokewood Junction, Springdallah, Wallinduc 29/12/2019
This Advice message is being issued for Berringa, Cape Clear, Dereel, Illabarook, Mannibadar, Pitfield, Rokewood Junction, Springdallah, Wallinduc, Pitfield Plains, Piggoreet, Happy Valley, Staffordshire Reef, Italian Gully, Newtown.

  • There is a bushfire at Ryans Road, Cape Clear that is under control.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should plan for what you will do if the situation changes. 
What you should do: 
  • Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
  • Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
  • 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.
Impacts in your area: 
  • Check the VicRoads website (traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) for road closures. 
  • Firefighters are patrolling this fire.
  • Aircraft are operating in the area.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 29/12/2019 02:20 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 preparedness 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.