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Firefighters have marked a fire that was burning out of control "safe".
A "watch and act" message issued by the CFA remains in place.
3.30pm
A blaze is burning out of control in Taradale.
Seven appliances are on scene including air support and CFA crews from Elphinstone, Malmsbury, Metcalfe and Taradale.
V-Line trains were initially stopped however are now continuing at reduced speed through the area.
A watch and act warning has been issued for the area advising residents to continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do:
- Monitor changes, including increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility that indicates the situation is changing.
- If you are away from home, do not return
More to come
3.15pm
Firefighters have issued a "watch and act" warning after a grass fire erupted near Taradale this afternoon.
The fire is understood to be traveling south, not in the direction of a train line connecting Bendigo and Melbourne.
"There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required," firefighters say.
The full message:
Issued Today at 3:11 PM.
This Community Information is being issued for Elphinstone, Malmsbury, Metcalfe, Taradale.
There is a grassfire at Metcalfe-Taradale Rd, Taradale.
Smoke may be visible from nearby roads.
- Firefighters are responding to this fire.
- There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.
- This message was issued by Country Fire Authority.
- Unless the situation changes, this will be the last message issued for this fire
- Use multiple sources to stay informed:
- www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
- VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
- VicEmergency app.
- Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).
- Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Accessibility:
- The following service can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
- To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Services 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.
Earlier
A FIRE is burning near a train line in the Taradale area as emergency crews race to bring it under control.
It is not clear which direction the fire is burning in.
The fire is burning 1.3km away from the small central Victorian town, near the Taradale-Metcalf Road.
A passenger train line connecting Bendigo to Melbourne passes through the area.
At least seven firefighting crews are en route or on scene including in helicopters.
More to come.
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Neve Brissenden
Political and general news reporter for The Bendigo Advertiser. contact: neve.brissenden@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Political and general news reporter for The Bendigo Advertiser. contact: neve.brissenden@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Tom O'Callaghan
I grew up in Bendigo and I want to tell your stories.
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