Type Status Location Last Updated
Emergency Warning - CBRNE - Evacuate Immediately Extreme Yarra Glen, Yering 24/09/2024
This Emergency Warning to Evacuate Immediately is being issued for Yarra Glen, Yering. 
  • It is strongly recommended that you Evacuate Immediately. 
  • There is currently a Truck on fire at the intersection of Melba Highway and Healesville Yarra Glen Rd, Yarra Glen
  • People should avoid the area due to current risk.
  • Emergency services have conducted testing and have found dangerous levels of ammonium nitrate.
If you are located in Yarra Glen or Yering, you should evacuate immediately. 

Travel to a safer location away from Yarra Glen, heading in a northerly direction towards Glenburn.

People travelling towards Yarra Glen and Yering should avoid the area
What you should do: 
  • You must follow the instructions of police and emergency services who are at the scene. 

Evacuate immediately: 
  • When you leave take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger. 
  • If you are away from home, do not return. 
  • If you choose to stay, emergency services may not be able to help you. 

Travel to a safer location. Options include:  
  • The home of family or friends that are away from the warning area. 
  • If you evacuate to a family or friend's house, you should register with to help others find you. 
  • Close your vehicle windows. Turn off the air conditioning and close the vents. 

Protect your health: . 

This warning is current to , evacuation after this time is considered life threatening. 

If you are unable to leave, you should shelter indoors.
Impacts in your area: 
  • The fol.
This message was issued by VicPol. 

The next update is expected by 24/09/2024 04:00 pm or as the situation changes. 

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

Accessibility: 
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency. 
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.   
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.