The Wildfire in Pomonal, Victoria, Australia - February 15, 2024, Australia News

When: February 15, 2024

Pomonal/Belfield fire: Multiple sources are reporting that the Belfield fire, which has grown to approximately 5,491 acres (2,222 hectares), is burning about two miles (three kilometers) southeast of Halls Gap in the southern part of the Grampians National Park. Has been. The update also shows that at least 44 houses have been destroyed.


Residents of at least four towns have been ordered to evacuate; Towns include Pomonal, Belfield, Halls Gap, and Lake Fiennes. Reports indicate that five firefighters suffered minor injuries. The emergency warning for the area has been downgraded to an advisory.


The warning says there is no threat to the public, but residents are advised to stay informed and make plans if conditions change. Earlier, 120 people were sheltered in two evacuation centers in Ararat and Stawell. The shelter in Ararat is next to Waratah Avenue at Alexander Oval, while a shelter in Stawell was set up in the Grampians Community Health building next to Patrick Street.


At least 50 people were evacuated to an evacuation center in Stawell. Winds in this area blow from the south for up to 12 miles (20 km) and the relative humidity is 25 percent.


Deadwells Bridge fire: Multiple sources are reporting a 10,949-acre (4,431-hectare) wildfire along Golton Track, east of Mount Zero Road, about five miles (eight kilometers) west of Deadwells Bridge. Reports indicate that one home was destroyed.


The emergency warning warning for the area has been changed to an advisory, indicating that the fire is no longer a threat and individuals are advised to stay informed as conditions change.


There were no signs of injury. The Western Highway was initially closed to vehicle traffic in both directions. The wind in this area is 11 miles (18 km) from the south and the relative humidity is 24 percent.