Grass fire under control after people to evacuate homes in regional Victoria
A grass fire in regional Victoria has finally been brought under control after it caused locals to flee their homes.
A grass fire has been brought under control after it forced people to evacuate multiple towns in regional Victoria.
Firefighters are still battling the grass blaze that was travelling in a northerly direction on Dalglish Rd towards Beaufort, west of Ballarat.
The emergency warning issued for Beaufort, Brewster, Lake Goldsmith, Mena Park, Nerring and Trawalla has been downgraded.
EMERGENCY WARNING - GRASS FIRE - Leave Immediately
— VicEmergency (@vicemergency) February 2, 2022
People in the warning area should leave immediately in a northerly direction towards Beaufort.
Next Update: Wednesday 02 February 2022, 01:40 pm
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“People in the warning area should leave immediately in a northerly direction towards Beaufort,” authorities earlier warned.
Authorities confirmed there was no longer a threat to locals but those in the area should stay informed and monitor conditions.
Smoke will still be visible from nearby communities and roads.
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