THE fire danger rating for the large bushfire at Lake Repulse, near Mount Field National Park in the South, is rated at high. This means the fire can be uncontrollable and unpredictable.
Residents that have relocated to a nearby safe place should remain there and residents that have chosen to stay and defend should maintain their activated bushfire plan.
The fire is now impacting on the communities of Ellendale and Karanja. Lawrenny and Hamilton may be impacted today.
In the South at Inala Road, Forcett, the fire danger rating of the large bushfire burning there is rated at low-moderate.
Fire under these conditions can be difficult to control.
Communities at Eaglehawk Neck should maintain their activated bushfire plan.
The communities of Bream Creek, Copping and Boomer Bay are being impacted by fire now.