Residents told to leave immediately as out-of-control bushfire rages in Grampians National Park
An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for people living near a fierce blaze burning for the past 24 hours in the Grampians.
Residents in the Grampians, Mirranatwa and Victoria Valley areas in west Victoria have been told to leave immediately in an update shared by emergency officials.
The bushfire raging in Grampians National Park is not yet under control and homes near the Mirrantwa area are under threat.
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Residents in the Grampians, Mirranatwa and Victoria Valley areas have been told to leave immediately. Victoria Emergency
Spot fires and embers are also starting fires ahead of the main blaze.
The bushfire appears to be travelling along Grampians road in a north-westerly direction towards Victoria Valley Road, Victoria Emergency said.
Residents have been told to leave now before conditions become too dangerous.
Victoria Emergency said it was safe to leave via Victoria Valley Road and head towards Dunkeld.
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If you are travelling near the area, drivers have been told to make a safe u-turn and travel to safety.
A relief centre is being established at 14 Sterling Place in Dunkeld.
Several roads have been closed near Grampians National Park as firefighters battle the blaze, including Grampians Tourist Road which is closed from Jimmy Creek Road to the southern intersection.
A watch and act warning was issued for Grampians National Park, Yarram Gap Road, an hour ago.
Fire crews yesterday battled an out-of-control blaze in central Victoria, following a day of extreme fire danger.
The fire, burning south-west of Creswick, has since been downgraded from an emergency warning to an advice message.
Residents in Dean, Newlyn, Newlyn North, Springmount, Clarkes Hill, and Wattle Flat have been urged to closely monitor conditions.
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