Victorian bushfires: where and what to do

VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES

TOWNS EVACUATED

* Wye River

* Separation Creek

* Kennett River

* Grey River

* Lorne

* Allenvale

SAFETY

* Shelter for Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River and Grey River: Apollo Bay Leisure Centre, 34 Costin Street

* Shelter for Lorne and Allenvale: 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay

* If staying indoors, close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling system

* Wait in a room that has a door and/or a window to the outside, as it is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire

LAST RESORT

* A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve

* A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool

* Try to protect yourself from the fire's heat

WATCH AND ACT

* The Sunbury fire burning at the northern end of Racecourse Road has been downgraded to a watch and act

INFORMATION

* www.emergency.vic.gov.au

* ABC local radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV

* Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667

* If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024

* Those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677

* For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to telephone VBIL

* Download FireReady app and follow Vic Emergency on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook.

* Register loved ones online at the Red Cross website (www.redcross.org.au)

(Information courtesy of Vic Emergency)