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UPDATE: The Bunkers Hill Sago Road fire is not yet under control however fire conditions have eased. Residents should continue to monitor conditions. It is now been listed as a 'watch and act'. Roads still closed are: Finchs Road, Greenhalghs Road, Bells Road and Sago Hill Road. A relief centre is open at Lucas Community Centre - near the corner of Dyson Drive and Sturt Street in the Lucas Town Centre. UPDATE 4.40pm: The emergency warning has been lifted for Learmonth. The Shearers Lane fire is now under control, and an advisory warning is now in place. While there is no imminent threat, the CFA recommends those in the area should stay informed and monitor conditions. UPDATE 4.15pm: Smoke has been blowing over Central Ballarat. Those with lung and heart conditions are advised to stay indoors. See this article for full details. UPDATE 3.20pm: Emergency warnings are still in place around Finchs Road Bunkers Hill and along the Sunraysia Highway west of Learmonth for two separate blazes. The CFA has just issued an emergency warning from Bunkers Hill to Ross Creek Road and all areas in between. Locations including Smythes Creek and Nintingbool are now in the path of the blaze which remains out of control. The blaze is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards the Glenelg Highway. CFA WARNING: This Emergency Warning is being issued for Bunkers Hill, Cardigan, Haddon, Kopke, Lucas, Smythes Creek. There is a grassfire at Haddon that is out of control. The grassfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Bells Road. This grassfire could impact homes between Finchs Road and Bells Road any time. You are in danger, act now to protect yourself. It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. Do not get in the car and drive. It is safer to stay where you are. What you should do You must take shelter before the fire arrives. The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you. Shelter in a room that has two exits including one directly to the outside. It is important to be able to see outside so you know what is happening with the fire. If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.

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