Overview
- An emergency warning covers Darlington residents living between Approach, Coulston, Darlington, Beenong, Glen, Victor and Clayton roads.
- A separate watch-and-act alert applies to Helena Valley between Coulston, Approach, Clayton and Marriot roads.
- The fire remains uncontained and is moving in a north-easterly direction, posing a threat to lives and homes.
- Clayton Road is closed as firefighters work the area with support from aerial waterbombers.
- Authorities say it is too dangerous to return if you are not at home, advising travel north along Darlington Road if safe or sheltering indoors if you cannot leave.