Source: VIC Emergency

Watch and Act - Bushfire - Threat is Reduced - Monitor Conditions

Issued Today at 1:16 PM.

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Patchewollock, Willa, Yarto
There is a bushfire that started at Wyperfeld National Park - North South Track that is not yet under control.
The bushfire is travelling from North South Track in a north-easterly direction towards Jim Bathgate Rd and Hopetoun-Walpeup Road .
The spread of the bushfire has slowed for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act issued at 8.57am.
The threat is reduced, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
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.
Enact your fire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes.
If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions.
Protect yourself and your family.
Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe. Remember to:
Take your pets, medications, mobile phone and charger.
Many people have died trying to leave at the last minute during fires.
Impacts in your area:
Fire crews will continue to work in the area.
Smoke may be visible from the area.
Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au) or call 13 11 70 for road closures.
This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria.

The next update is expected by 20/12/2025 08:00 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)
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. For 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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