Emergency Victoria has issued an ‘advice’ regarding the fire three kilometres SSE Of Marysville. It includes important information about road closures in the area

The advice reads: “There is a bushfire 3KM SSE Of Marysville
Firefighters are attending to this fire
There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions.

What you should do:
Monitor warnings so you can act quickly if the situation changes.
Monitor changes to the situation. Increased wind speed, change in wind direction, smoke or poor visibility can indicate the situation is changing.
Keep the roads clear so emergency services can respond.

Impacts in your area:
Firefighters are attending to this fire.
Bulldozers and aircraft are operating in the area.
Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads.

The following roads will be closed to allow firefighters to respond: Woods Point Road towards Lake Mountain and Cambarville, closed at the roundabout in Marysville. Traffic travelling down the Woods Point Road towards Marysville may also be slowed or stopped at traffic management points. Lady Talbot Drive is closed beyond Taggerty Picnic Ground.

For more information on preparing for bushfires visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare.

If you can smell smoke, please note:
Smoke can affect people’s health.
People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Health information:
If you need medical advice for burns or exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call Triple Zero (000).
If you cannot smell smoke you are not likely to be exposed to smoke and it will therefore not affect you.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
VicEmergency Hotline – freecall 1800 226 226.
VicEmergency app.
Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).
Tune in to 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.
To access this 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 on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.