UPDATE 5pm: The grassfire at Tarrengower is now under control.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The advice message for people in the Tarrengower, Welshmans Reef and Maldon remains in place.
UPDATE 4pm: A spokesperson for the CFA said the fire was called in about 3.15pm and 22 vehicles including the Helitack firefighting helicopter were on scene.
EARLIER: Firefighters are at the scene of a grassfire at Tarrengower that is not yet under control.
The fire is travelling in a southerly direction towards Seers Road.
The CFA advises there is currently no threat to people in the area, but they should plan for what to do if the situation changes.
It is the second fire this afternoon, following a small bushfire at Sutton Grange.
An advice message has been issued to people in the Tarrengower, Welshmans Reef and Maldon areas:
What you should do:
- Monitor weather conditions and warnings as grassfires can spread rapidly.
- Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.
Impacts in your area:
- Grassfires can create a lot of smoke.
- Firefighters are attending to this fire.
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.
