A total fire ban has been declared in all but Victoria's southwestern region and residents in the Warburton region, the Yarra Valley and at Enoch Point, near Eildon, have been warned to decide as early as possible to leave or stay and fight any bushfire that may come.
Of most concern is the giant East Kilmore-Murrindindi fire.
Enoch Point residents and those in the Yarra Valley including communities near Warburton, East Warburton, Reefton, Wesburn, Millgrove, Yarra Junction, Gladysdale, Powelltown, Launching Place, Don Valley, Hoddles Creek, Woori Yallock, Yellingbo, Seville, Wandin and McMahons Creek have been urged to get out early or be prepared to fight.
"...we want to remind people about the stay or go bushfire policy. That means that people must decide to stay or leave as early as possible, and that means tonight or Monday morning.
If you see flames, it's too late to leave."
If you see flames, it's too late to leave."
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As of this morning (23/2/09), the Country Fire Authority has already posted six Awareness/Alert messages. Residents of these areas are being advised to listen to ABC radio for updates.
Please join with us in praying for the people, pets and property that are under threat. May God grant us wisdom and courage to do all we can to be His agents of compassion and help.
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