Type Status Location Last Updated
Prepare to Evacuate - Fire Severe Bend Of Islands, Chirnside Park, Christmas Hills, Coldstream, Wonga Park 10/01/2020
It is strongly recommended that you Prepare to Evacuate if you are located in Bend Of Islands, Chirnside Park, Christmas Hills, Coldstream, Wonga Park.

  • There is a bushfire at Wonga Park that is out of control
  • The bushfire is travelling in a northerly direction towards Croydon North.
  • The bushfire could impact at any moment.,
The fire is expected to reach Croydon North and impacting Maroondah Hwy in the next hour. If you are in this area prepare to evacuate now.
What you should do: 
  • Act now - take immediate action to protect your life and property.
  • Collect together medicines, important documents, mementos, photos and pets and take these with you if you evacuate.
  • Have three days' supply of clothing and medication packed and ready to go.
  • If possible, make sure your neighbours are aware of the situation and check if they need help.
  • Check the VicRoads website for road closures.

Where to go
If evacuation is necessary:
  • You can go to friends or family in a safer location. 

Directions and routes: 
  • The safest evacuation route is Reserve Rd, to the south and Brushy Park Rd.

Evacuation assistance: 
  • If you need assistance to evacuate call CFA RDO Tim Holland

Stay safe: 
  • There may be no power, water, sewerage or telephone services. 
  • You may not be able to call for help in an emergency.
This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.

The next update is expected by 10/01/2020 06:30 pm or as the situation changes.

Evacuation information:
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.