This Advice message is being issued for Barongarook, Barongarook West, Barramunga, Beech Forest, Forrest, Gellibrand, Gerangamete, Kawarren, Upper Gellibrand, Yeodene.
There is a bushfire at Garangamete that is not yet under control.
The
bushfire is travelling from Garangamete in a easterly direction towards Forrest.
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan for what you will do if the situation changes.
What you should do:
Monitor weather conditions
and warnings.
Review your fire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will
do if the situation changes.
Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Impacts in your area:
The following roads are closed: Colac-Forrest Road.
Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads.
Firefighters are patrolling this fire.
This message was issued
by Forest Fire Management Victoria.
The next update is expected by 30/09/2026 06:40 pm or
as the situation changes.
Tune in to ABC Local Radio,
commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
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 the VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of
hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the
VicEmergency Hotline.