Source: VIC Emergency

Issued Today at 2:07 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Ardonachie, Bessiebelle, Breakaway Creek, Lake Condah, Macarthur.
This Watch and Act replaces the Advice message issued at 12.21pm.
This LEAVE NOW warning is issued for Budj Bim National Park campers and visitors only.
There is a bushfire at 10 Km South West Of Macarthur that is not yet under control.
A wind change is expected around 4:00pm. This will cause the fire to change direction and move towards the Budj Bim campground and picnic area. Conditions can become very dangerous and unpredictable.
Budj Bim National Park is now CLOSED to all campers and visitors.

Don't wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
What you should do:
Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
Protect yourself and your family.
If the situation changes or you feel unsafe you should leave:
Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires.
Travel to the home of family or friends that are away from the warning area.
Impacts in your area:
Budj Bim National Park is CLOSED to campers and visitors.
Bushfires can start spot fires and embers can travel large distances ahead of the main fire.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 10/03/2025 08:10 pm or as the situation changes.

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 services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service 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 for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.

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