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We have moved the Menzies recovery wardrobe to 75 Grant St, Alexandra. We are well stocked with mens, womens and childrens clothing. We are still taking donations of work boots and mens work clothing. Thank you to our volunteers who assisted with the move and continue supporting people in need at the new site. Foundation Murrindindi The Dame Alexandra Murrindindi Shire Council
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Longwood - Berry’s Lane Fire – Road Access Update (Thursday 22 January)
The Longwood, Berry’s Lane fire is now contained, with crews continuing recovery and safety works across the fire footprint.
While containment has been achieved, roads within the fire affected area remain under Class C restrictions while safety assessments and recovery operations continue.
Under current Class C restrictions, access is limited to those who reside within the fire area, emergency services and essential service providers only. Entering restricted roads places people at risk and can delay recovery operations.
Roads impacted by fire cannot reopen immediately once a fire is contained. Fire damaged trees, unstable ground, weakened road edges and infrastructure damage can present serious hazards that are not always visible to road users.
Before roads can reopen safely, a staged inspection and clearance process must be completed. Across the fire footprint, more than 1,000 kilometres of roads require assessment with 300km completed to date, making this a complex and time intensive task.
This process includes identifying and removing dangerous trees, clearing debris, restoring basic access, prioritising roads based on community need, and council led inspections to determine whether roads can reopen fully, reopen with conditions, or remain closed.
These works involve multiple agencies and specialist crews. Roads will only reopen once they are confirmed safe for public use.
As the long weekend approaches, emergency services are warning of increased traffic volumes and continuing recovery activity, including frequent movement of emergency and council vehicles.
Conditions may change at short notice.
Incident Controller Graeme Armstrong said safety remains the priority.
“While the fire is now contained, there are still significant hazards within the fire footprint. With more than a thousand kilometres of roads to inspect, thorough assessments are essential before roads can safely reopen,” he said.
Visitors are encouraged to use open routes only, plan travel early, allow extra time and check conditions before and during their journey.
The community is urged to rely on official information sources.
For the latest information, visit: VicEmergency – emergency.vic.gov.au VicTraffic – traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au
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TRAVEL BETWEEN ALEXANDRA AND YEA
The Incident Control Centre have confirmed that residents of the Alexandra area and Yea area can travel between the two towns for any reason. You may have to show ID to prove your residence. Non-locals are not yet able to use the road unless providing an essential service.
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ALEXANDRA Rotary is providing vouchers for local suppliers to anyone impacted by the fire. They are encouraged to drop in to the Alexandra Community Shed / Eildon & District Woodworkers Guild (also known as the Woodies) to pick some up.
They are located in the meeting space rather than the workshop area, with plenty of signage to let people know where to find them. It’s a private space.
Tom Farrell from Alexandra Rotary explained, “We simply ask the people whether they’ve been adversely affected by the fires and in need, or if there is someone that they know and that person can then take it to them. Or they can buy the stuff (using the vouchers) and take it to the person directly.”
The vouchers are either two $50 vouchers or one $100 voucher, and “Sometimes it can be varied,” Tom said, adding that the vouchers can be used like a gift card.
Endeavour Petrol Station have separate vouchers available through Rotary, and have provided additional funds to the pool.
Coffee shops have been given money as well, to give food and drinks to people who have been impacted, or to emergency personnel.
Simpsons Fuel have also had funds made available by Rotary to give out free fuel when needed.
At the Woodies meeting space, there are also a variety of goods which have been donated, including new goods from JB’s Wear.
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