Thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire rages near Ballarat, Victoria

Watchers.news ^ | 2/22/24 | Staff

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An emergency warning has been issued for 28 communities west of Ballarat, Victoria, as residents are urged to evacuate due to an out-of-control bushfire. The fire, which ignited along Bayindeen-Rocky Road, is being fought by 1 000 firefighters with support from 24 aircraft and 100 vehicles. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and emergency officials emphasize the rapidly evolving situation, with no properties reported damaged yet but significant disruptions including road closures and power outages affecting over 2 100 customers.

Thousands of residents in 28 communities are being urged to evacuate immediately as an out-of-control wildfire threatens areas west of Ballarat, Victoria, on February 22, 2024. The Victorian Country Fire Authority has issued an emergency warning, anticipating a critical wind change expected to exacerbate the fire conditions between 18:00 and 19:30 LT.

Additionally, residents of nine nearby townships have been advised to leave as the situation deteriorates.

The fire, which erupted along Bayindeen-Rocky Road in bushland, has rapidly expanded, challenging the efforts of 1 000 firefighters attempting to contain it. Despite the scale of the response, which includes 24 aircraft and 100 vehicles, no property damage has been reported thus far.

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