5pm
The fire which burned 20 hectares near Porcupine Ridge is under control. Another fire, 5 kilometres from Hepburn Springs is still out of control. Nine tankers are on scene.
CFA spokesman Gerard Scholten told Fairfax Media the fire had been in inaccessible country and trucks had trouble getting to all affected areas.
A bulldozer built a containment line to place an earth barrier between the fire and homes.
'We would ask any residents thinking about burning off over the coming days to think twice," he said.
4.10pm
More than 20 hectares have been burnt by a bush fire that tore through Porcupine Ridge near Daylesford just after midday.The bush fire is not yet under control.
Nearly two dozen units are on scene. The air wing has been brought in to control the fire.
CFA is warning residents that fire conditions remain high due to warmer conditions in coming days.
Residents of Wheatsheaf and Glenlyon are not under direct threat but have been advised to monitor conditions.
The CFA says:
There is currently no threat to Wheatsheaf and Glenlyon communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
2.30pm
A watch and act notice has been issued for residents of Mahoney's Rd and Andersons Lane, Porcupine Ridge.
At least 18 firefighting units are on the scene of the bushfire which started at around 12.30pm. The fire is in dense bush land making access extremely difficult.
DELWP has supplied bulldozers to support firefighting efforts.
The bush and grass fire is travelling in a southerly direction from Porcupine Ridge Road towards Mahoneys Rd and Andersons Lane.
This bush fire is currently not yet under control.
Residents are urged not to wait and to leave now.
- Travel to:
- The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see.
- The next update is expected by 26/04/16 3:45 PM or as the situation changes.
- Safety Information:
- Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets.
- If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
- Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do.
- Smoke Information:
- Smoke can affect people's health.
- People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant woman and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing smoke.
- People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by their doctor.
- If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
- Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
- Stay Informed:
- Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au
- Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV.
- Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667.
- If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
- Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL 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 VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
- Download the FireReady App and follow Vic Emergency on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook.
- Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
1.45pm
Bulldozers will soon been used by emergency services so they can access an out of control bushfire in heavy scrub near Daylesford.
More than eleven tankers are currently on the scene. A CFA spokesman said access issues were making it difficult for firefighters to control the blaze.
DELWP is sending a number of other vehicles to assist.
MORE TO COME
12.45 A bush fire is burning out of control in a remote part of Porcupine Ridge near Daylesford.
A CFA spokesman confirmed five units were on the scene of the grass and scrub fire with more units on the way.
Hepburn, Glenlyon, Porcupine Ridge and Daylesford brigades are on scene.
More to come.
