Catastrophic Fire Warning in Victoria

The temperature in many parts of Victoria has reached 42 degrees Celsius and the authorities have declared catastrophic fire warning in many parts of the state. In view of this the parks and forests are being closed and visitors are being urged to leave as soon as possible.

“Our direction to the campers in those parks, like the Grampians, Little Desert, Wyperfeld, is leave tonight, and at least leave tomorrow morning and go to a cool and safe place for your family and sit the day out,” Department of Sustainability and Environment chief fire officer Ewan Waller said. He discouraged bushwalking and travelling in the bush. Grampians National Park, Lake Hindmarsh Reserve and the Little Desert National Park are closed till the conditions become favorable.

“We want everyone to understand that you do not wait around for a fire and then get on the road. Being on the road during a fire is the most dangerous place to be. “Said CFA chief officer, Russell Rees.

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