Watch & Act - Bushfire - Prepare to Leave - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This Watch and Act message is being issued for Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Seacombe . * It is strongly recommended you Prepare to Leave . * There is a bushfire at Longford-Loch Sport Rd, Seacombe . The bushfire is not yet under control . * The fire is burning in a southeasterly direction. * This Watch and Act message replaces the Watch and Act Message issued at 3:19PM. Prepare to Leave immediately. Leave as soon as you are ready, as roads willbecome busy as people leave. What you should do: * Monitor the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can mean the situation is worsening. * Protect yourself and your family. * If you are not prepared, leave now. Don’t wait until it is too late - leave early. * If you are away from home, do not return. If you are leaving, pack: * Cash * Clothing for three days * Medicine for three days * Phone and chargers * Toiletries * Important documents * Meaningful items and photos * Pet essentials, including leash and carriers. Check on your neighbours if it is safe.Check the VicTraffic website [ https://traffic.transport.vic.gov.au/ ] for road closures.Leave if the situation changes or you feel unsafe.Where to go: * You can go to Yarram or Sale. * Friends or family away from the fire. * Consider roads may become busy closer to the time of impact. Impacts in your area: * The Loch Sport end of the Longford-Loch Sport Road is blocked. This message was issued by Country Fire Authority .The next update is expected by 20/09/2026 06:10 pm or as the situation changes.Use multiple sources to stay informed: * www.emergency.vic.gov.au [ https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ ] * VicEmergency Hotline [ https://support.emergency.vic.gov.au/hc/en-gb/articles/115001055007-What-is-the-VicEmergency-Hotline ] - freecall 1800 226 226 * VicEmergency app [ https://support.emergency.vic.gov.au/hc/en-gb/articles/230492607-What-is-the-VicEmergency-app ] * Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency/ ] * 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. * For 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 ] for assistance and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
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