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Residents in three Victorian communities have been told to leave as firefighters continue to fight a bushfire in the Grampians National Park.
An emergency warning was issued for the towns of Moyston and Pomonal this afternoon due to the out-of-control blaze near Yarram Gap Road.
"Leaving immediately is the safest option, before conditions become too dangerous," authorities warned.
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"Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay."
That direction was soon followed by an almost identical alert for Bornes Hill, on the southern edge of the bushfire.
The bushfire, which started a week ago, was heading from Grampians National Park in a southerly direction towards Redman Road and Long Gully Road.
The Country Fire Authority warned property adjoining the national park could be hit on Christmas night, south of the Pomonal 2024 fire area.
Evacuated residents from another half a dozen towns, including Halls Gap, were still unable to return due to fire risk.
Residents in Victoria and South Australia have both been urged to be on alert today and on Boxing Day as temperatures head towards 40 degrees.
The Grampians National Park has been battling fires for days, losing millions in tourist money during the summer holidays.
A camp was set up for emergency workers giving up Christmas to battle the dangerous fire.
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