730pm UPDATE – The Mt Cottrell blaze has now been downgraded to a Watch and Act

EARLIER: An emergency warning has been issued for Eynesbury and Melton South, as a grass fire is spreading in a south-westerly direction from Troups Rd, Mt Cottrell.

The warning is for residents in the Chartwell area but has been sent to residents in Eynesbury and Melton South.

EMERGENCY WARNING – GRASS FIRE
Incident Location: Troups Rd, Mount Cottrell
Issue Date: Monday 14 December 2020, 05:53 pm
Next Update: Monday 14 December 2020, 07:30 pm

This Emergency Warning is being issued for Mount Cottrell, Truganina, Chartwell.

  • There is a grassfire at Troups Rd, Mount Cottrell that is not yet under control.
  • The grassfire is travelling from Troups Road South in a southerly towards Middle Road and Chartwell Estate – Boundary Road.
  • Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and is moving towards Chartwell Estate.

Middle Road and Chartwell Estate could be impacted anytime within the next hour. Leaving now is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous.

This is a breaking news story and subject to change.

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