forest fire | Advice – Forest Fire – Stay Informed

This Advisory message is issued for the Mount Howitt Trail and campsite.
* This Advisory replaces the Advisory message published at 16.28 on Saturday, 28 December.
* There is a wildfire near the Howitt Mountain Trailhead.
* Fire crews are working to control the fire. There is no threat to you at this time, but you should stay informed and plan.
What will you do if the situation changes? What you should do:
* Monitor weather conditions and warnings.
* Review your fire escape plan.
* If you don’t have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Effects in your area:
* Howitt Mountain Trail is closed.
* Howitt Mountain hiking trail campground and parking lot are closed.
* Fire crews are responding to this fire.
* Smoke is visible from nearby settlements and roads.
* Airplanes are operating in the region. This message was published by Victoria Bushfire Management.
The next update is expected by 18:00 on 30/12/2024 or as the situation changes.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
* www.emergency.vic.gov.au ( )
*Conscience Emergency Helpline ( ) – Call 1800 226 226 toll-free
* VicEmergency app ( )
*Facebook ( ) or on Twitter ( ) (#VicFires)
* Listen 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 Transcribing and Interpreting Service ( ) Call 131 450 (free call) and ask them to call the VicEmergency Helpline.
* If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech/communication disorder, contact the National Relay Service ( ) Call 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the emergency helpline.