Fire emergency community meetings to be held in Avoca and Beaufort

Published on 26 February 2024

Community meetings about the ongoing fire emergency in the Pyrenees Shire are being held in Avoca and Beaufort tomorrow, Tuesday 27 February.

The meetings will be at 10am at Avoca Shire Hall and at 2pm at Beaufort Shire Hall.

For those in our community unable to attend in person, the meetings will be livestreamed on the Pyrenees Shire Council Facebook page.

Residents are encouraged to watch to hear the latest information from the Incident Control Centre.

Wednesday is predicted to be an extreme fire weather day. It is crucial for residents to prepare and take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their properties.

Please stay informed about the evolving situation by regularly checking updates from www.emergency.vic.gov.au, calling the hotline on 1800 226 226, or visiting Council's website at www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au.

The safety and well-being of our community are our top priorities.

Photo: Incident Controller Jon Rofe addresses community members at the Fire Emergency Community Meeting in Beaufort on Sunday. Further meetings are being held in Beaufort and Avoca on Tuesday 27 February.