It’s starting to look even worse. Already another new one up to Watch and Act and 5 more at Advice level that have been seeded from high country lightning strikes.
I doubt they’re getting controlled tonight, so will be ready to flare as soon as the sun comes up.
InternationalLab5931 on
Central is one point off catastrophic
KestrelGermanSoldier on
I don’t think I am going to sleep tonight. I live in suburban Melbourne, but the fact that we have a catastrophic warning even here (yes, it’s one point off, but it may as well be) is filling me with so much dread. Tomorrow is looking to be a very dreadful day for essentially the entire state.
OptimusTired on
My friends place just west of ruffy is completely surrounded. House was saved last night and live stock, been watching his live cams and it’s flaring up terribly since about 9pm. Feel helpless.
StingeyNinja on
Now might be a good time to remember just how much Victoria depends on CFA volunteers for their major bushfire response. Support your local CFA. Tell your MP to reconsider imposing the fire services levy on the very people responding to these fires.
Oh, and of course tell your local UFU member to fuck off and pull their bloody heads in.
Trizo on
Please consider tomorrow to be catastrophic conditions for Central as well.
It’s important to remember that Central includes the inner suburbs, but also higher-risk regions like the Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, the Surf Coast, and the Ballarat area. Conditions can vary significantly across these locations, and some pockets may experience more extreme fire behaviour than others. Just because your immediate area feels calm doesn’t mean the overall risk isn’t real.
On Black Saturday, 173 people lost their lives.
• Avoid unnecessary travel into regional or high-risk areas.
• Check in on family, friends, neighbours, and anyone vulnerable.
• Check your bushfire plan. What are your triggers to leave?
• Make sure loved ones know the risk and have a plan
• Prepare your home and property
• Pack essentials and be ready to leave
• Leave early if you can. Spend the day closer to the CBD
• Prepare for possible power outages (charge devices, have torches, medicine, wallet, special equipment, etc.).
• Avoid activities that could start a fire
• Stay informed and monitor conditions
Fires are already occurring across the state, and on days like this, conditions can change quickly.
If you live in a fire-prone area, don’t wait until it’s too late. Now is the time to plan and prepare, know your triggers, activate your fire plan and leave early – leaving early is the safest option.
Don’t wait to see smoke or flames. Taking action early can save your life.
If a fire starts and you decide to leave last minute, you will be competing with traffic congestion on roads.
Don’t rely on emergency services to give you a personal evacuation message at your door. They may be too busy fighting the fire.
Stay up to date via VicEmergency App ABC 774
likerunninginadream on
Are we safe in inner city Melbourne?
Broad-Shift2254 on
Today is not going to be good for victoria.
Sharp-Driver-3359 on
The fires in the high country will be some of the worst ever seen tomorrow. I currently watching my mums security cameras in Terip Terip and the fire is now only 50m from her house. She’s evacuated thankfully and the fire trucks are responding. Hope we can save the house
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Unable_Explorer8277 on
Welcome to the consequences of our global collective behaviour.
Haunting_Chart6949 on
Can confirm, it’s completely fucked here.
McTazzle on
“There is a time to stay and defend your property. It’s not tomorrow.” Oof.
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It’s starting to look even worse. Already another new one up to Watch and Act and 5 more at Advice level that have been seeded from high country lightning strikes.
I doubt they’re getting controlled tonight, so will be ready to flare as soon as the sun comes up.
Central is one point off catastrophic
I don’t think I am going to sleep tonight. I live in suburban Melbourne, but the fact that we have a catastrophic warning even here (yes, it’s one point off, but it may as well be) is filling me with so much dread. Tomorrow is looking to be a very dreadful day for essentially the entire state.
My friends place just west of ruffy is completely surrounded. House was saved last night and live stock, been watching his live cams and it’s flaring up terribly since about 9pm. Feel helpless.
Now might be a good time to remember just how much Victoria depends on CFA volunteers for their major bushfire response. Support your local CFA. Tell your MP to reconsider imposing the fire services levy on the very people responding to these fires.
Oh, and of course tell your local UFU member to fuck off and pull their bloody heads in.
Please consider tomorrow to be catastrophic conditions for Central as well.
It’s important to remember that Central includes the inner suburbs, but also higher-risk regions like the Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, the Surf Coast, and the Ballarat area. Conditions can vary significantly across these locations, and some pockets may experience more extreme fire behaviour than others. Just because your immediate area feels calm doesn’t mean the overall risk isn’t real.
On Black Saturday, 173 people lost their lives.
• Avoid unnecessary travel into regional or high-risk areas.
• Check in on family, friends, neighbours, and anyone vulnerable.
• Check your bushfire plan. What are your triggers to leave?
• Make sure loved ones know the risk and have a plan
• Prepare your home and property
• Pack essentials and be ready to leave
• Leave early if you can. Spend the day closer to the CBD
• Prepare for possible power outages (charge devices, have torches, medicine, wallet, special equipment, etc.).
• Avoid activities that could start a fire
• Stay informed and monitor conditions
Fires are already occurring across the state, and on days like this, conditions can change quickly.
If you live in a fire-prone area, don’t wait until it’s too late. Now is the time to plan and prepare, know your triggers, activate your fire plan and leave early – leaving early is the safest option.
Don’t wait to see smoke or flames. Taking action early can save your life.
If a fire starts and you decide to leave last minute, you will be competing with traffic congestion on roads.
Don’t rely on emergency services to give you a personal evacuation message at your door. They may be too busy fighting the fire.
Stay up to date via VicEmergency App ABC 774
Are we safe in inner city Melbourne?
Today is not going to be good for victoria.
The fires in the high country will be some of the worst ever seen tomorrow. I currently watching my mums security cameras in Terip Terip and the fire is now only 50m from her house. She’s evacuated thankfully and the fire trucks are responding. Hope we can save the house
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Welcome to the consequences of our global collective behaviour.
Can confirm, it’s completely fucked here.
“There is a time to stay and defend your property. It’s not tomorrow.” Oof.