Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Fire Moderate Wonga Park, Chirnside Park 02/01/2020
This Watch & Act message is being issued for Chirnside Park, Wonga Park.

  • There is a grassfire at Chirnside Park that is not yet under control 
  • This grassfire is travelling in a Southerly direction towards Maroondah Hwy.

If you live directly next to grassland quickly move two or more streets away from the fire. Grass fires are unlikely to spread past the first row of houses. 
What you should do: 

If you live next to grasslands:
  • 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 
  • Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
  • If you are away from home do not return.

If you live two or more streets away from the grassland you should shelter indoors:
  • Close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling systems.
  • Bring your pets indoors.
  • Monitor conditions.
Impacts in your area: 
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 02/01/2020 06:30 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.
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.