Daily London
The Carlisle River in Gellibrand fire is heading south from the intersection of Carlisle River Road and Walls-Skinner Track.
Authorities are asking residents to take shelter as firefighters try to control it.
The emergency warning has been issued for Beech Forest, Carlisle River, Charleys Creek, Dinmont, Ferguson, Gellibrand, Irrewillipe, Pile Siding, Weeaproinah, Wimba and Wyelangta.
“This fire is threatening homes and lives,” Vic Emergency said in a warning.
“It is too late to leave the area safely so you must take shelter now.
“A wind change is expected around 5pm.
“This will cause the fire to change directions towards Barongarook.”
“The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave.”
A total fire ban is in place today for East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, North East, Central, North Central, Northern Country, South West, Wimmera and Mallee.
