Strike teams from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service have been deployed to Victoria to assist the CFA amid today’s extreme fire danger.
The teams have been strategically placed across the state including at the Emergency Management Institute at Mount Macedon. A large air tanker and Black Hawk helicopter from NSW have also been made available.
Strong wind and some lightning or storm activity is expected as a slight cool change comes through this evening, but little rain is forecast.
The CFA is continuing to battle a large blaze not yet under control northwest of Ballarat.
Now is the time to assess your situation and review your Bushfire Plan. Consider having multiple travel routes included in your Bushfire Plan as highways and main roads can close suddenly if they are deemed too dangerous to travel on.
Continue to monitor conditions and stay informed. Visit: www.emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app and tune in to your local emergency broadcaster.
