Warning as bushfire jumps border
Victorian residents in the far west, near the South Australian border, have been told to leave their homes if they are not prepared to stay and fight a blaze that has jumped the South Australian border.
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Authorities warned the bushfire could become dangerous and unpredictable amid hot temperatures.A Watch and Act warning has been issued for Langkoop, Poolaijelo and Powers Creek as the grassfire at Poolaijelo burns out of control.“Don’t wait — if you are not prepared to stay, leaving now is the safest option,” Victorian emergency authorities warned on Saturday morning.“Conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.”South Australian fire crews are assisting the Country Fire Authority to help contain the blaze.Authorities have urged residents travelling from South Australia into Victoria to check online for current warnings and road closures before departing.The grassfire is travelling north east and is now burning in the Meereek State Forest.Fire crews have been building containment lines around the forest’s northern and eastern sides to help curb the fire’s spread. Temperatures in the low 30s on Saturday in Victoria may cause the fire to become dangerous and unpredictable, with properties potentially impacted, authorities warned.Firefighters have been working throughout the night and will continue to work with aircraft and heavy equipment on Saturday.The grassfire at Wrattonbully crossed the South Australian border into Victoria on Friday afternoon.The fire has been controlled in South Australia but is still actively burning in Victoria.
