VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
TOWNS EVACUATED
* Wye River
* Separation Creek
* Kennett River
* Grey River
* Lorne
* Allenvale
SAFETY
* Shelter for Wye River, Separation Creek, Kennett River and Grey River: Apollo Bay Leisure Centre, 34 Costin Street
* Shelter for Lorne and Allenvale: 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
* If staying indoors, close all exterior doors, windows and vents and turn off cooling system
* Wait in a room that has a door and/or a window to the outside, as it is critical to keep an eye on what is happening with the fire
LAST RESORT
* A large open area like a ploughed paddock, football oval or sporting reserve
* A large body of water like a dam, lake, river, the ocean or inground pool
* Try to protect yourself from the fire's heat
WATCH AND ACT
* The Sunbury fire burning at the northern end of Racecourse Road has been downgraded to a watch and act
INFORMATION
* www.emergency.vic.gov.au
* ABC local radio, commercial and designated community radio stations or Sky News TV
* Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667
* If you need medical advice for burns or smoke exposure call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024
* Those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677
* For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to telephone VBIL
* Download FireReady app and follow Vic Emergency on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook.
* Register loved ones online at the Red Cross website (www.redcross.org.au)
(Information courtesy of Vic Emergency)
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