Advice - Bushfire - Stay Informed - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This Advice message is being issued for Seacombe . * The bushfire at Longford-Loch Sport Road, Seacombe that started on Sunday is not yet under control . * Longford-Loch Sport Road is now open. Reduced speed limits may be in place. * Firefighters are currently responding to this fire. * This Advice replaces the Advice issued at 08:12am, Tuesday 22 September. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and plan forwhat you will do if the situation changes. What you should do: * Monitor weather conditions and warnings. * Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond. * Review your fire survival plan. * If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. Impacts in your area: * Emergency services will remain in the area. * Check the VicTraffic website ( traffic.transport.vic.gov.au ) [ https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/ ] or call 13 11 70 for road closures. * Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. This message was issued by Forest Fire Management Victoria .The next update is expected by 24/09/2026 10:00 am or as the situation changes.Use multiple sources to stay informed: * www.emergency.vic.gov.au [ http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ https://vicemergency.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115001055007-What-is-the-VicEmergency-Hotline- ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ https://vicemergency.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/230492607-What-is-the-VicEmergency-app- ] * Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency ] * Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or News24 TV. Accessibility: The following services can help you, or someone you know, access informationduring an emergency. * To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service [ https://www.tisnational.gov.au/ ] 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 [ https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-call-numbers-and-links ] on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
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