People leave their homes while a fire continues to rage in the north-west area of Melbourne.

Local residents have been advised to evacuate immediately due to an ongoing bushfire in Victoria's Grampians National Park, which has been burning out of control for several days now. The affected areas include Halls Gap, Bellfield, Flat Rock Crossing, Grampians Junction, and Fyans Creek in the western part of the state. Firefighters are currently working tirelessly to contain the blaze, but conditions remain challenging.

In addition to the evacuation orders, a watch and act notice has also been issued for Lake Fyans and Pomonal as the fire moves north. For the latest updates and warnings, please refer to the Vic Emergency website. In related news, a manhunt is currently underway for a suspect after a 23-year-old woman was tragically shot and killed on the street.

The bushfire has already burned through 34,000 hectares of land, reaching Lake Bellfield and the Major Mitchell Plateau. As a precautionary measure, residents in Bullengarook and Lerdererg have been advised to be on high alert and prepare to evacuate if necessary. Meanwhile, those living in Mafeking and Watgania were previously instructed not to return to their homes due to safety concerns.

After six days of burning, the bushfire has tripled in size and shows no signs of stopping. With over 600 firefighters on the ground today, the uncontained fire is expected to rage on for several more days. According to Country Fire Authority deputy chief officer Garry Cook, the Grampians still have a lot of potential fuel, making it a challenging situation to manage.

High temperatures in the forecast for regional Victoria on Boxing Day could further exacerbate the already dangerous fire. As a precaution, residents are urged to download the 9News app to stay informed about the latest news, sports, politics, and weather updates. The app is available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Stay safe and vigilant during this time, and follow all evacuation orders and warnings issued by authorities.

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