Urgent evacuation warning issued as out-of-control bushfire heads towards Elmhurst and Ampitheatre

An emergency evacuation warning has been issued for Bayindeen, Chute, Elmhurst, Mount Lonarch and surrounds.

There is a bushfire at Bayindeen, Chute, Elmhurst and Mount Lonarch which is now heading towards Elmhurst and Ampitheatre. It initially was travelling in a south-westerly direction, but a wind change has caused the fire to move in a north-easterly direction.

Leaving immediately is the safest option.

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• This article was last updated at 5:50pm on Feb 23. For the latest bushfire information go to emergency.vic.gov.au

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